In the present Vyme is a mechanic who fixes and maintains starships at the edge of the galaxy. And while we don’t stay with this opening image for very long, it informs the rest of the story. Inside this enclosed space are crystalline plants, small sloth-like creatures with suction-cup appendages and flying lizards that start out as larvae. The main character, Vyme, describes an “ecologarium” (a self-contained ecosystem) set up on a beach for the education of the children in his procreation group. The first story in the book, “The Star-Pit” opened with some serious VanderMeer vibes. I think this summary below hits all the key elements you mentioned: intergalactic travel, insanity, autism (or being "golden," as it is called in the story). The story is " The Star-Pit" (1967) by Samuel R.
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