Thank you for mentioning that some theories do come from autistic people who are not PhDs. Here is my second informal theory, as I call them, about monotropism employment decision versus interests.
Monotropism Employment Theory:
https://jimirion.medium.com/monotropism-employment-theory-6aa98a123f13
I’d love to have your feedback on it and see what you think.
Written by Jim Irion
I am an autistic advocate, writer and presenter. My writing is primary source research material. "A leader leads. They don't walk away when someone needs help."