I've known I was autistic since I was 12... what the flaws are with being autistic like myself is the following:
Not knowing if it's genuine if a woman actually "likes me" or is making fun of me.
I say, "grow" a thick enough skin (harden yourself to what ever level it takes to further seek needs still unmet) where, even if they ARE making fun of you, you can smile in their face once you're clued and just move on.
Trust me, there are women out there (watching you) who are just as curious about you as you are about them, and many are ready to mate up.
If you live in a big town- near Chicago, right? - if you don't make contact when you see someone of interest, you might never see them again.
Think of it as rolling dice. If you don't roll a Yahtzee, roll again.
Finding a mate you can tolerate is a "best of life" prospect. It won't be easy.
I don't think it's suppose to be.