Lots of Laughter
The BVSD transportation department invited me back after three years, lauding me as their favorite speaker ever! I gave a new, streamlined version of my autism presentation which allowed enough […]
Brainsong Concerts
This summer, I’ve performed in two Brainsong Concerts: sensory-friendly events put on by Julie Marshall of Lafayette (www.brainsong.net) and specifically geared towards autism families. In June, Boulder Ballet dancers collaborated […]
Lifesmartz Films
I’ve stumbled into the wonderful world of film! The day after my Music Breaking Barriers concert, Mom was clearing out her piled-up emails and noticed one about a film company […]
Benjamin’s “Music Breaking Barriers” Project
Most deeply-felt thanks to all who attended my acapella vocal concert! Although my official graduation happened in December, I’ve spent considerable time at Fairview this semester, rehearsing with my wonderful […]
Music Breaking Barriers: A Sensory Friendly Concert
by Sara McCrea on May 16, 2016 in Student News for Fairview’s Royal Banner Sometimes a person’s passion is so powerful that it can bring people together and break barriers. […]
Community Connections
I’ve made such nice connections within our community this spring: In February, I was honored to give several autism trainings for the Boulder Police Department, right in the middle of […]
“Boulder Phil and Benjamin” Concert
My newest outreach efforts – sensory friendly concerts! I just had a blast performing for a lively, enthusiastic audience of families dealing with autism at the Boulder Public Library auditorium—a […]
New Year, New Life Style
I love model rockets and thus made up a special celebration for the completion of my formal schooling: a big count-down, then blasting off my flashy silver “Metalizer” rocket into […]
Graduation — and a Diploma
Wow—I’ve turned 21 years old, my time in high school is now over, and I’ve earned my diploma. I feel ready to move on, but I’ll miss seeing friends and […]
Parrot Parent
By Benjamin: For all these years, I’ve been wanting a parrot of my own, and that big dream has finally come true! I now have a little “fancy yellow-sided green-cheeked” […]
