that other theory
*note that I analysed HIM. This doesn't apply to everyone, some people have the whole opposite difficulties/traits. these are all common. it's a spectrum after all. I based this off my experience too. You can't take any of these out separately, as none of this is exclusive to autism. it's the combo wombo that makes it.
There's more to say too like the notes on his lab wall that according to Alan in 2017 are "guides on how to speak to people normally" and his many common comorbidities like depression, anxiety, insomnia, OCD and PTSD