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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Technology — Communication Concerns

January 25, 2018by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

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 […]

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Anxiety/OCD/tics, Attitudes, Background info, Education, Friendship, Parenting, Relationships

Colorado Public Radio Interview

May 20, 2015by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

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, […]

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Advocacy, Attitudes, Autism presentations, Background info, Interviews, Parenting

Benjamin in “Masterminds and Wingmen”

March 27, 2015by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

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 […]

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Advocacy, Bullying, Compassion, Education, Interviews, Parenting

Autism Lights

August 29, 2014by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

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 […]

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Advocacy, Attitudes, Autism presentations, Background info, Bullying, Compassion, Education, Interviews, Parenting, Therapy

Autism Speaks (Author Interview)

February 15, 2014by Malva and Benjamin 1 Comment

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 […]

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"The Performing Arts", Advocacy, Attitudes, Autism presentations, Background info, Interviews, Malva's book, Music, Parenting, Theater

Living A Bolder Life

January 25, 2014by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

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 […]

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"Spoonerizing"/jokes, Attitudes, Autism presentations, Background info, Challenges/"Differences", Interviews, Parenting, Performances, Role model

Upcoming presentations

September 5, 2012by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

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, […]

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Autism presentations, Awards, Background info, Education, Parenting

Talking for SEAC

August 16, 2012by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

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 […]

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"Spoonerizing"/jokes, Attitudes, Background info, Education, Parenting

Taking initiative

July 20, 2012by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

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 […]

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Advocacy, Autism presentations, Background info, Malva's book, Parenting, School

Gift from heaven

July 11, 2012by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

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 […]

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"Spoonerizing"/jokes, Advocacy, Attitudes, Autism presentations, Background info, Challenges/"Differences", Environment, Language issues, Malva's book, Parenting, Responsibility, Role model, School, Theater

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  • 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”
  • The “Super-Senior!”
  • Tribute to Gretchen
  • Social/Emotional Learning
  • Talks and Tears
  • Tapestry’s “Bye Bye Birdie!”
  • In Memoriam: Acorn
  • Benjamin Keynote at National Conference
  • Autism Lights
  • Urban Agriculture Initiative
  • Sensory Learning Center
  • “Social Graduation” from High School
  • My Love of Music
  • Musings on Romantic Relationships
  • Media Whirlwind
  • April is National Autism Awareness Month
  • Temple Grandin Award Winner
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