Technology — Communication Concerns
from Malva: When Benjamin was in second grade, “Gameboys” were all the rage. Picking Benjamin up at school one afternoon, here’s what I observed: four of his classmates sitting lined […]
Category Archives: Parenting
Colorado Public Radio Interview
from Malva: Andrea Dukakis at Colorado Public Radio gave us a call when she heard about Benjamin’s TED talk and his ongoing autism presentations. (Benjamin had just spoken at UNC, […]
Benjamin in “Masterminds and Wingmen”
from Malva: This spring, both Naropa University and C.U.’s Psi Chi Honors Psychology Club invited Benjamin back as a speaker. As always, he inspired the students, giving them both insights […]
Autism Lights
My mom and I have been honored as Autism Lights by writer, Alan Stokes, whose blog focuses on “diverse heroes in and for the autism community.” Please read the feature […]
Autism Speaks (Author Interview)
The national autism advocacy organization, Autism Speaks, interviewed Malva about her new book titled, Benjamin Breaking Barriers: Autism – A Journey of Hope. This interview is posted on the homepage […]
Living A Bolder Life
Last month, just as the holidays were getting under way, I got to do this interview before my presentation at the opening gala event for BolderLife Festival. I had so […]
Upcoming presentations
I’m enormously excited about the next couple of speaking engagement that are coming up for me: I’ll soon be presenting at both the Colorado Department of Education at a staff meeting, […]
Talking for SEAC
Remember my presentation debut? That happened in April 2012. One month after that, I presented again; this time for the Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC). So many people were inspired […]
Taking initiative
A few months after my 17th birthday and that “transitions to adulthood” meeting I told you about, I walked into our school library and talked with the wrestling coach who […]
Gift from heaven
Remember, I told you how I had to give up theater after middle school? For my first two years of high school, there was no more drama. By that, I […]
