My DS has always been an idea guy and that helps him connect with kids. Ex. He made paper footballs and decorated them with markers. All the kids wanted one and he was happy to pass them out.
Kids seem to go thru phases of trading/sharing fun little things like Silly band. My DS likes to make things and learn tricks which he shares with the others. Here's a few ideas- paper airplanes, yo yo, magic, create own trading cards, Kootie catchers, Flick trick bikes and skateboard, string games, miss mary mack hand clapping, friendship braclets, ect. Anything that fits in their picket is fun.
Sport/School activites are a great way to connect too.
