Autism Blog: Benjamin Breaking Barriers

Benjamin Tarasewicz is a talented young performer and public speaker, and he has autism. His inspiring life story of overcoming adversity is documented in a book: Benjamin Breaking Barriers: Autism — A Journey of Hope. This blog takes up where the book leaves off, near the end of Benjamin's sophomore year in high school. Gain a new perspective from Benjamin and from his mother, Malva.

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My hero, Jake!

June 13, 2022by Malva and Benjamin 2 Comments

Throughout my mom’s entire concert season of playing in the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, I’ve been looking forward to the final performance: Jake Shimabukuru, ukulele player supreme and star of the […]

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celebration, Music, Role model, Special Occasions

Florida Trip!

March 29, 2022by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

In February, my mom and I went on our first airline trip since Covid…to Florida! A new and exciting adventure since we’ve never been to this part of the country. […]

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Travel

Resuming Presentations

March 28, 2022by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

Benjamin: After a two-year pause forced by Covid, I felt privileged to give my presentation, “Living with Autism,” back at my good-old Fairview High School. This was for a special […]

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Advocacy, Autism presentations, diversity, Education, School

Celebratory Sailplane Ride

December 11, 2021by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

Throughout this time of Covid, I’ve been cheering myself up with the prospect of going on a sailplane ride once conditions were sufficiently safe. I had experienced flying in a […]

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celebration, Friendship, Special Occasions

Nesting Robins – An Interview

September 9, 2021by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

Benjamin Tarasewicz:  Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. Robin. We’ve loved observing your nesting activities this season; you’ve astonished us with two complete cycles in the same location! Tell us about […]

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Animals, Hobbies

Summer Solstice

July 28, 2021by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

Benjamin was four years old when we first began our annual solstice celebration. As his school years came to a close, so did the dedicated practice and preparation leading up […]

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celebration, Dancing, Malva's book, Music, Poetry, Singing, Special Occasions

Social Re-Emergence A Whole Year Past Pandemic Lockdown Period

July 21, 2021by Malva and Benjamin 2 Comments

During the spring months, work in my grandparents’ garden ramped up as usual. Digging up the compost, preparing the plots, and planting seeds kept me in regular company with my […]

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"The Performing Arts", Advocacy, Animals, Dancing, Farming, Hobbies, Music, Relationships

Sharing a Beloved Violin

March 13, 2021by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

When I was seven years old, I was learning and performing J.S. Bach’s Double Violin Concerto with my mom. I had also grown into playing a beautiful new violin which […]

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Emotions, Language issues, Malva's book, Music, Orchestra/Violin

Virtual Choir and Life Now

December 30, 2020by Malva and Benjamin 1 Comment

I’ve participated in a virtual choir, initiated by the Master Chorale of South Florida. We had regular zoom rehearsals, and then each singer recorded their own voice part (video and […]

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Attitudes, Music, Poetry, Singing

Encore Performance of Garden Concert

October 14, 2020by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

First, a historic cold snap during early September, dropping from low 90’s to high 20’s for two days, preceded by frantic harvesting of delicate crops like basil and tomatoes. Then, […]

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Music, Performances, Singing, Special Occasions

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  • My hero, Jake!
  • Florida Trip!
  • Resuming Presentations
  • Celebratory Sailplane Ride
  • Nesting Robins – An Interview
  • Summer Solstice
  • Social Re-Emergence A Whole Year Past Pandemic Lockdown Period
  • Sharing a Beloved Violin
  • Virtual Choir and Life Now
  • Encore Performance of Garden Concert
  • Insect Fun
  • Garden Concert – LIVE!
  • One Silver Lining of a Crazy Time
  • Images/Poetry of Our COVID19 Quarantine
  • Night to Shine and more
  • Joy of Music and Sharing
  • Furry Friends
  • November News
  • Benjamin’s Quarter Century!
  • Visits to Camphills Hudson and Triform in New York
  • New York City Impressions
  • New York, New York!
  • Dogs, Dogs, and More Dogs
  • Travel Opportunities – Vancouver, BC
  • Travel Opportunities – Germany
  • Speaking at Berlin British School!
  • Garden’s Gold
  • Springing Into Spring!
  • Autumnal Equinox Update
  • School Resource Officers Conference in Colorado Springs
  • Pennsylvania Trip Wraps the Performance Season
  • Springtime Garden
  • Giving Back
  • Busy Busy Busy
  • “One-Man-Show”
  • Technology — Communication Concerns
  • Elf – KoAloha – Meditation!
  • Magical Music
  • Keynote for Kennedy Krieger Institute
  • Grandma’s Garden
  • Pee Little Thrigs and a Uke!
  • Spotlight on Benjamin and “BrainSong”
  • Spring Round Up
  • Jewish Heritage
  • Sensory-Friendly Return of “Horton the Elephant”
  • Rindercella and the Rotarians
  • “Lunch and Learn” plus Cantabile Update
  • Peter and the Wolf, Gentle Nutcracker
  • Interesting Instruments
  • Lots of Laughter

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