Invite one friend over for a playmate and monitor the play. Have games that you are a part of and show your child how to play with others. Start with one then 2. Talk to her teacher and tell her what you are trying to do with her. The teacher can also work it into the classroom with group projects and recess play. The idea is she needs to process it when it happens not later on. She is only 7 so relax a bit.

What you've been doing with the role-playing and social stories is great! Just keep it up. Acquiring new skills can be a long process but consistently working on it is the key. Progress probably won't be dramatic but with time and effort she should improve.

It sounds like you have a handle on it all. Just be the Mom and go with your gut , it usually works out o.k. Keep strong

Thank you for the advice. We live a bit far from the organised playdates that the ASD groups put together here. I have been trying to organise the playdates with the kids she is at school with. The schools idea is normally she is doing fine at school and seems to be fine with kids around, so they don't realise she doesn't get it. But I am SLOWLY educating them LOL.

Looks like I need to just persevere with the role playing and hope that I eventually find that one little girl who she can play with.

Thanks a stax