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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November News

December 9, 2019by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

from Benjamin: By chance, a bunch of my musical happenings got clustered around this yo-yo-weather month of sun and snow: My choir’s season-opening concert on November 8, plus two repeat […]

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Advocacy, Autism presentations, Compassion, Education, Music, Orchestra/Violin, Performances, sensory-friendly, Singing, Special Occasions

Benjamin’s Quarter Century!

November 14, 2019by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

from Benjamin: I celebrated my 25th birthday by giving a special autism presentation at Camphill Copake in New York! It was a rainy, cozy day (after several days of blue […]

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Autism presentations, celebration, Friendship, Inclusion, Music, Performances, Singing, Travel

Visits to Camphills Hudson and Triform in New York

November 14, 2019by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

Spending an entire week in Camphill Copake allowed us two forays to nearby, smaller Camphill communities where Benjamin also gave his autism presentation to enthusiastic audiences. (If you are new […]

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Autism presentations, Farming, Inclusion, Theater, Travel

New York City Impressions

November 13, 2019by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

from Malva: I adore historical fiction and prepared for our trip by reading the enormous tome, New York: the Novel, by Edward Rutherfurd; the story leads readers through New York’s […]

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Travel

New York, New York!

November 13, 2019by Malva and Benjamin 2 Comments

Benjamin spoke and performed for three Camphill communities in rural New York, after spending six days in NYC (mainly Manhattan) taking in a hectic jumble of amazing sights and cultural […]

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"The Performing Arts", Advocacy, Animals, Art (drawing, painting, sculpting), Attitudes, Autism presentations, Farming, Performances, Relationships, Responsibility, Volunteering

Dogs, Dogs, and More Dogs

August 26, 2019by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

from Malva: We’ve written before on the positive impact of animals – particularly for someone on the spectrum. https://benjaminbreakingbarriers.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/in-memoriam-acorn/ https://benjaminbreakingbarriers.wordpress.com/2015/11/09/parrot-parent/              And since our two dogs and two cats (beloved companions […]

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Animals, Emotions, Sensory issues

Travel Opportunities – Vancouver, BC

August 24, 2019by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

To recap: Benjamin’s life-path hasn’t included typical college or gap-year experiences; his learning-style is best supported by hands-on and experiential opportunities. We are thus expanding his world-view and breadth of […]

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Education, Friendship, Relationships, Travel

Travel Opportunities – Germany

August 14, 2019by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

from Malva: Benjamin’s life-path hasn’t included typical college or gap-year experiences; his learning-style is best supported by hands-on and experiential opportunities. We are thus expanding his world-view and breadth of […]

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Advocacy, Autism presentations, Education, Relationships, Travel

Speaking at Berlin British School!

August 12, 2019by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

from Malva: Three weeks in Germany, and a keynote presentation about living with autism at the Berlin British School! We are so grateful for all the effort and enthusiasm that […]

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Advocacy, Autism presentations, Challenges/"Differences", Education, Role model, School

Garden’s Gold

April 6, 2019by Malva and Benjamin 2 Comments

The annual springtime turning of the compost pile reveals the wonders of worms and microbes, and how they transform food scraps, leaves, and grass clippings into nutrient-rich earthy-smelling humus. This […]

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Environment, Farming

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  • November News
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  • 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
  • Brainsong Concerts
  • Lifesmartz Films
  • Benjamin’s “Music Breaking Barriers” Project
  • Music Breaking Barriers: A Sensory Friendly Concert
  • Community Connections
  • “Boulder Phil and Benjamin” Concert
  • Archived Calendar of Events
  • New Year, New Life Style
  • Graduation — and a Diploma
  • Parrot Parent
  • Pure Imagination – Signature Song
  • A Summer of Connecting with Community
  • Horton the Elephant in “Seussical”
  • Last Prom, Last Spring Concert
  • Colorado Public Radio Interview
  • Benjamin’s TED Talk
  • Benjamin in “Masterminds and Wingmen”

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