I don't find the second part problematic, but I agree completely on the autism remarks. I started reading this article and got to a section titled "Go's Autistic Gopher" (paraphrased) and immediately closed the tab.

The author could have used plenty of other adjectives but had to use a medical condition.

I didn't bother to read the rest of the article even if it supposed to be entertaining. I didnt feel like sifting through other offensive comments (seems there may not have been others) so I skipped it.

Also seems oddly tone deaf given how common ASD seems to be among techies and their immediate family.