Both.
I think it depends a lot on the circumstances (sociocultural environment, family, luck, and so on) . Depending on those an Aspie can become either Einstein or commit suicide (two poles of a continuum). The more the bright side is enhanced (in a socially valuable manner) the better (and viceversa).
As for myself, right now (finally, after years of struggling) I'm "just" a girlfriend away from being 100 % ok [but I know that will NOT be easy, since she would have to be a (very) weird one]. Hoping is free though
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