<p>Yes, they can. Depends on the severity of the autism and other issues the person can have. Many of those who needed so much accommodation due to autism had other handicaps as well, sometimes multiple and the mix is often the issue more than any one of the diagnoses. Cognitive ability and executive function, organizational skills are come into play as well. Those without autism but who are challenged greatly in any of these other issues are going to have trouble finding jobs, or even living independently. </p>