Hi, I think you can check out the comments under this post, they might be really helpful for you: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/1mqufud/a\_writer\_trying\_to\_be\_as\_correct\_and\_respectful/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/1mqufud/a_writer_trying_to_be_as_correct_and_respectful/) I'm autistic myself, with a lot of social anxiety. When I was a kid, I had selective mutism and didn't speak at school. When I have an autistic meltdown, I can barely get words out, I can have very long blocks between every syllable, and often give up before finishing a sentence. My stutter has gotten worse recently due to meltdowns and sensory overload. These days, I stutter on almost every word, even when I'm alone and even when I feel fine. I finish my sentences, even though it's often exhausting. Anxiety can make it worse, but it's not the only cause. However, this is just my experience and it can be different from person to person. I think your questions could have many different answers.