A mother is seeking expert opinion regarding her 17-year-old son’s increasingly passive behavior and extended periods spent in bed. The son has Asperger’s Syndrome and is in a bi-weekly shared custody arrangement with his father. The mother describes the relationship with the father as long-term, difficult, manipulative, and autocratic, a view supported by two forensic assessments. The teenager has been under psychiatric care since childhood, and his current psychiatrist has noted the concerning behavioral changes. The mother is questioning whether this level of passivity is common among teenagers with Asperger’s Syndrome, particularly given the challenging dynamic with his father. The situation highlights potential impacts of family dynamics on individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions.