Yes in a sense . Level 1 autism can hold jobs and such. 2 levels two can with help. 3 usually not. My young adult who depending situations will never. I say there are many co morb diagnoses that will effect how a person with autism can function. My young adult has multiple diagnoses along with autism that they are mire level 3 leaning towards 2. Its usually just not autism causing the issues. Other things are in play