I’m intrigued about your evidence bc my best friend’s nephew was recently placed on/under the “Spectrum” at age 9. I no longer stutter, as this is a physiological condition or disorder not a psychiatric condition. Back when in school and taking Abnormal Psychology, I was proudly able to have my Abnormal Psych professor eat his own words and request a change for text being taught…simply bc the information was inaccurate! In 2009 an OVR counselor asked me: “Dave, what can I do to help you secure employment?” Me: “Well, I wish I didn’t stutter during interviews, _ _ _ _son…it’s very disheartening when I walk into an interview and am told to either calm down or to those who’ve never interacted with someone who has a speech impediment: ‘Do you need a break sir, I mean what’s wrong with you?…’Speak clearly please!” Having comments like those can seriously deter someone from wanting to work somewhere that our speaking disfluency vs. FLUENCY is continuously being questioned! Within 4 days, I had a trip planned from Lancaster,PA down to Roanoke, VA where I would attend a speech camp (of sorts)-haha! But I learned that for my entire (speaking)LIFE, and moreover since my TBI, I have never been breathing properly in order to support fluency in my speech. Diaphragmatic breathing, and the working of speech muscles will support fluency, I guarantee it. My best friend’s nephew showed no interest in eliminating his stutter, saying: “It doesn’t bother me, only others!” Wishing You the Best Joe, Dave