https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autist “Definition of autist: a person affected with autism”

This whole discussion is in the context of people with autism being sought out by an employer because they are very good at certain skills. The fact you would take “autist” as a negative term about a person suggests some prejudice on your part against autism, rather than being someone who celebrates people’s differences

I think saying autism is something employers seek out is quite the reach. I'm on the spectrum myself and if anything my experience tells me that even the best developers are destructive if they don't mesh well with others.