I worry that they don't have the" street smarts" or an action plan of what to do when things aren't the " norm".

So I sat down with all my teens and we brainstormed about what could be done, how to rely on your " gut feeling "; how to listen to that little voice In your head  commonly known as your " conscience " . Lol  which with our Aspies took us on a whole new path ... So once back on track here are a few ideas that we came up with as well ideas from other individuals on the spectrum...

- Watch people's behavior patterns

- Look at what they want to know about you compared to how long you have - - known them( don't tell new people personal things about you)

- Always have your own rules as to acceptable public behavior ( stick to it)

- If you know it's wrong ... Don't do it ...Make an excuse and leave the situation

- Never go out at night alone

- Always keep your phone on you ( charged)

- Always call for Help if you feel unsafe ( parents would rather be mad and have you safe than Sad and have you dead)!

- Always tell that one person you trust ( whether its a parent or close friend of a long period of time) where you are going or if your not sure about something someone has asked you to do... (Second opinions save lives)

- Never take un-opened drinks from people you don't know

- Decide the maximum amount of money you are prepared to loose if you lend money to someone, never go above it no matter what they say

- If someone's actions, words and behavior towards you changes when around others.. This person  does not have your best interest at heart.

- people who care about you won't force you to do things for friendship

These are just to name a few... Brainstorming is a great way to get inside your teens head and allows us parents to see I they get or I they need us to point it out..