[the_clarence]

I agree but this doesn’t help gamma-male. I’ve dealt with people who were producing more than everyone else and must have been on the autism spectrum. It’s not a bad thing per se, but it makes you wonder “can non-autistic people achieve as much and compete with their asperger coworkers?”

[cjblomqvist]

Gamma-male should probably learn to frame/ask his (?) questions (statements...) better, and not jump to baseless generalizing conclusions. In that light I actually think my comment could've helped him, by highlighting that problem.

Didn't help with his specific situation though. But it seems like he needs to learn the other part more.

[terminalcommand]

Coding capability is not everything, the asperger programmer probably has serious problems in social skills, social life. Let people be. If you're neurotypical aim for management, earn more code less.

[orwin]

You can have big social skills issues and a really good social life. Aspergers i know have trouble lying, and they're a blast to be around, especially if you do something stupid/bad, and ask them what they think about it. Setting them up for a date can lead to hilarious situations (ask them if they're okay first), but they can find people who appreciate their bluntness (which is still hilarious). And above all that, the honesty is really refreshing.

I think your social life doesn't depends on your social skills, but on who you met and how functional is your family.

[terminalcommand]

I'm not saying thet can't have a good social life, but it is harder and later in life. Aspergers you met probably spent years learning social cues.