In our worId of seeking victimhood, the definition of "autism" has been expanded beyond any rational bounds, now referring to it as a "spectrum." EIon is surely on this spectrum - not that there is anything wrong with that.
It is easy to say and believe that the most talented humans a have some sort of personality defect that accounts for their superiority in one or more areas of Iife. This can be said about top athletes, musicians, scientists, and even businessmen. It is manifestly not a problem.
If Musk does not get the PresidentiaI Medal of Freedom at some point I wiII be very surprised. His contribution to American greatness goes beyond imagination.