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From: Stacy Magnus
Date: 10/12/03
Time: 12:19:01 PM
Remote Name: 65.248.224.153
I also want to commend you both for your drive and determination to provide the best life available for Mattie! Being a parent is truly the "hardest job on the planet" and it was very inspiring to read about your struggles as well as joys of raising and loving a child with Autism!
John, I was wondering if you have explored the various deep breathing and progressive relaxation (a series of tensing and relaxing various muscles of the body) techniques? I work with elementary and high-school aged children who stutter and have found both to be helpful in reducing immediate feelings of stress. It is amazing how just a few minutes of these techniques can help to restore feelings of inner balance.
All my best to you and your family! Stacy Magnus