Really struggling to find a job

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I know that I can do a job well, but I am really struggling to get past interviews. A lot of the time I struggle to think on the spot and elaborate. Not sure if this a common symptom of autism. I found an organisation who helps people with autism into jobs, but it's only for under 25 year olds. I am almost 40.

Edit: sorry, posted this in the wrong category.

Relevant, successful experience should help. If you have any.

Otherwise, maybe tell them at the interview that you are bad at interviews but but good at doing the work...and ask them to please allow for your weak interview skills.

Poor interviewing skills are common for Autistic people.

I'm experiencing similar difficulties now; googling what questions interviewers commonly ask and writing up a sort of script with decision trees based on the questions asked has helped me. Interviewers also expect you to ask questions; you can google lists of good questions to ask as well and incorporate those into a script. Research the company and position to better inform your questions and responses to their inquiries. Look for positions that ask for skills and certifications that you have or can obtain easily; if you already have experience with the specific position they're hiring for or the skills they want, you can discuss that in person.

Think outside the box and prepare for the interview in ways that other people are too lazy to do. For example, you can compile a list of reasons why you can do the job well. Bring that list with you to the interview. Don't share it unless you have proofread it very carefully with full grammar check. Instead, just refer to the list, whenever they ask you the typical interview questions like "What are your strengths & weaknesses..."