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[quote=Anonymous]You have to put yourself, and your child, out there. Look for opportunities. Sign up for things.  Invite his  sister's friends who have younger siblings of compatible ages for a playdate in the park.

Also, and this sounds awfully instrumental, find families of other kids who have issues: autism, ADHD, emotional regulation, and do your best to befriend them. Because these are also kids who are also likely desperate for friendships and they, and their families, are not spoiled for choice any more than you are.

[quote=Anonymous] For whatever it's worth, he identifies as male but has never been into typical boy stuff, and has always marched to his own beat (wears rainbow clothes when all the other boys are wearing navy, etc., which we fully support him in).[/quote]

Fine, I'll touch the third rail. "The true individualist has the courage to wear a mask", and all that. Life may get a bit easier with more outward conformance - ie, a more boring wardrobe. Male hierarchy is also much more physical. Find a sport he's willing to do -- soccer? tennis? martial arts? Gymnastics and dance, even, would give him more strength and coordination, and that's going to pay off, in terms of status,and  in addition to the improved social opportunities that come with the activity. Increased exercise also may help with emotional regulation & tamp down on anxiety.[/quote]

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