DS8 says he has no friends. He's diagnosed ASD, but desperately wants friends. He's a lovely, charming child, but is always overlooked. We have tried playdates that have never been reciprocated. We have done big parties and he has never received an invitation in return. He's been invited to maybe 5 parties since starting school. He can't make friends through sport as he struggles with team games. Not a gamer. Doesn't really follow conversations easily as he's dyslexic and has slow processing. Gets on better with girls than boys but some of what he tells me when he comes home makes me think that the girls aren't treating him especially well (e.g. forcing him to play "prisoner" and not taking turns, and telling him he has to choose his friends each day). I've spoken to school multiple times and they've put him into social skills groups etc. He gets on fine with adults, but other kids just seem to not notice him or walk all over him. I am at a loss as to how to support him. I'd really appreciate some ideas, and please be kind as it really is breaking my heart.