[auganov]

Does he respond to text? If so you could make a bot that masquerades as mum. Or perhaps you can just settle for a half-solution that would make it much easier for mum to be issuing these commands? Like having Alexa function as an always-on intercom rather than having to call him.

I'd think mum being the person telling him to do stuff, is what's working. Rather than just the fact that it's a voiced command? Does he listen to you too?

[davidcoronado]

He does respond to text and Facebook Messenger but only hours later. He listens to anyone who encourages him to do things. He's a great kid and has a sense of humor. I've just noticed that it takes having a conversation with him to help to get things started. He can take care of himself but just needs a little push to do things or else he'll just lay in bed and watch YouTube videos all day.