I appreciate you! I believe all forms of neurodiversity run in a channel, so no surprise that you feel like autism and stuttering are one and the same. And, all neurodivergent people have a tendency to mask their neurodivergent traits. I truly understand your feeling of panic and struggle. Just know that your “true stutter” won’t make you feel that way, if you can re-teach yourself to stutter easier. Your all too common negative response to stuttering is what’s so debilitating, and it’s the same for all of us. I’m really glad you enjoyed my article 😌