Manipulation and overly trusting nature in AS children

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I don't post often but I do try to keep up and have learned so much by being a part of this list. I want to thank you and ask for advice/input.My son is 15 and he still is very trusting of people, to the point where he is easily manipulated by people. I see certain people in his life taking advantage of this and I'm frightened that something bad will happen down the road. I don't want him to be totally distrustful of people but there is that fine line between trusting people and being a complete sucker, ya know? I mean the kid is old enough that he shouldn't believe someone when they tell him they can fly, right? So ideas on how to help him?? What to say or how to explain it to him?Thanks-Gabi