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OP - You are in an unenviable position because you adult son due in part to his disability will find any positive suggestion very hard to hear and he may tune you out on ultimatums.  It is also not the same as a teen saying we will limit your video game time or take away your computer.   I would suggest that you and your husband find a professional counselor for yourselves who might be able to help you develop a specific strategy of compliance that will help move your son forward in life.  You both need to be on the same page and supporting one another in this difficult time.

Is there any chance that his college's career center can steer him to online job openings in his area of interest?

I checked the federal job site and there seemed to be thousands of different openings so is there a way for you or DH to find a job search counselor or service who might help you weed through the listings and narrow down ones that might be of interest to your DS?

https://workology.com/companies-hiring-adults-with-autism/

http://www.myspectrumsuite.com/employmentresource/

Without his cooperation, you are really in a bind.  You say he does simple things at home, well maybe it is time to give him real jobs like doing the mowing, washing the cars etc. for living there.  I would assume he already does his own laundry and has to clean his room/bath.
If  you are providing any source of income, that should stop now and be used a bargaining chip  to start to get him to do something.  Personally, I think seeing a therapist he might relate to would be a needed first step or if you want a nicer term a "life coach or a career coach."

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