Yes, many of the traits lumped under “autism spectrum” can have considerable economic and societal value. You want the person rejiggering your brain to have a level of intense focus that probably makes him pretty annoying at a potluck dinner. And you want an eccentric sorter like my Pat running your supply chain.
Our current economy is financially rewarding people with these traits more than was the case a few generations ago.
Yes, for example it helps to be a bit anal as a tax preparer!
Before you take that comment personally, I am also a CPA. LOL...