Thanks so much for your comment. I'll be upvoting on Monday when I'm full steem.

In regards to HFA, you're absolutely correct. For the most part, HFA persons are integrated completely. My kids are both HFASD as I, and I like @aspiejoe found out upon diagnosis of my child. Myself, I have a problem with the identity factor. I grew up never knowing, and I often struggle with us/we/them- because I don't identify as Autistic despite diagnosis, and probably never will completely.

My son wants to be an Astrophysicist and I don't doubt he will be. It's an obsession. He's ambitious. And he's going to be a great contribution to the world one day. My daughter wants to Ice Skate. The wonderful thing about Autism is when an activity is preferred- despite being different to the rest of society- they sure as heck focus on that activity! The hope for Autistic persons is just finding that THING that makes you tick.

I'm really happy to hear that you hired someone on the spectrum. I'm sure he will be a valuable asset to your team one day.