QuestionMy son is 15, and he knows he is different from other children. He wants to know why. And how would you start explaining sex, and changes his body is going through?AnswerDealing with Asperger's sex topics can be very challenging for parents. Having him ask about why he is different is certainly understandable at the age of 15. It is time for him to get some explanation about his condition. No one on knows for sure how anyone gets Asperger's Syndrome. We do know it is not a disease and you can't catch it from anyone. Here is a guideline for you to follow when you answer your son's question:Lots of people have problems and challenges in life to deal with. Some of these problems can be seen and others cannot. You have a condition called Asperger's Syndrome. No one knows why you have it, though sometimes it is inherited from people in your family. Asperger's Syndrome has to do with the genes in our bodies. Some of your genes were affected before you were born. Kids have Asperger's Syndrome from the time they are born even though sometimes no one knows they have it until they go to school. More and more people are being diagnosed with Asperger's, but that is probably because doctors and psychiatrists know more about Asperger's Syndrome than they did in the past. It is important to stress to your child that just because they are different that does not mean they are inferior. Kids can be cruel to one another, especially in groups. It is easy for them to taunt other kids who are different then they are in the ways they act, talk or think. Emphasize to your child that though they may experience this, it does not mean they are not "cool" or are somehow "less." At your child's age, it is very important for you to be open-minded and available to communicate with him. Always be willing to answer his questions and maintain a level of openness about his Asperger's. If there is an adult male role model available, he should also provide support and a sympathetic ear for your child. Your son will be most successful if he knows that you and your mate are supportive and available. I hope this article has given some helpful tips on the often tricky topic of children with Aspergers and sex.