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This is a very weird fetishization of autism that does not reflect at all the hardships you have to go through as someone with it.
This is like saying ADHD people could run the world perfectly on hyperfocus while ignoring all the tradebacks like getting tf out of bed, and then the house, on time.
Local departments to deal with hyperfocus swap. "I am currently working as a power washer as that was my previous hyperfocus, but I read a bunch of wiki articles and watched a few videos on commercial HVAC units and now that is my hyperfocus." "Alright sir, we'll have you shadow under this company as a trial period to see if this is short or long term. Turn in your power washing equipment and we'll get a tool swap order in asap."