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While "sociopathy" isn't a scientific term, claiming that all autistic people are sociopaths is a harmful false equivalence. Associating autism with the stigma of sociopathy based on your own definition doesn't hold up. Your sources confirm that "sociopathy" isn't scientific but don't support your claim about autism.
ASD and ASPD are distinct conditions, and the colloquial use of "sociopath" generally refers to traits associated with ASPD, not autism. Language evolves over time—consider how "literally" now also means "figuratively" due to ironic use, or how "antisemitism" specifically refers to discrimination against Jews, despite its broader etymological roots. Similarly, "sociopath" today typically refers to ASPD-related traits, not just any "social illness."
The person you're responding to provided reputable sources disputing your definition, while your own sources lack expertise in psychology or linguistics. In fact, your third source even contradicts your argument; the article cites a contemporary psychologist who directly contrasts psychopaths with autistic children, highlighting the differences between the two conditions. If you're calling others "pseudoscientists," it's important to evaluate your sources more carefully.
People aren't downvoting the idea that "sociopathy is nothing to be ashamed of"—that's a valid point. But instead of playing word games, you could focus on that truth directly.