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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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

Grandma’s Garden

September 15, 2017by Malva and Benjamin 1 Comment

Temple Grandin often talks about “hands-on” work being particularly important in a life with autism, and I wholeheartedly agree. Gardening has become an almost daily activity, and I love how […]

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Anxiety/OCD/tics, Farming, Responsibility

Lifesmartz Films

June 30, 2016by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

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 […]

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Education, Film, Friendship, Relationships, Responsibility, Social skills

My First Job!

August 20, 2013by Malva and Benjamin 1 Comment

I’ve had a wonderful summer, with lots of different activities—folk-dancing, hiking, biking, and rehearsing for a musical (we’re doing “Annie”, and I’m playing Daddy Warbucks, the leading male role). Also, […]

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Attention Deficit (ADD), Farming, Hobbies, Interviews, Language issues, Responsibility

Talking at CDE

September 11, 2012by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

I presented for a big staff meeting in Denver, at the Colorado Department of Education.  There were about 65 people there, and it was up in a big building, on […]

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Attitudes, Autism presentations, Education, Responsibility, Role model, 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

Circle of friends

April 28, 2012by Malva and Benjamin Leave a comment

At school, whenever I can, I participate in something called “Circle of Friends”.  This is a once-per-week lunch group and anyone who’s interested can join; we meet with the kids […]

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Attitudes, Challenges/"Differences", Compassion, Inclusion, Relationships, Responsibility, Role model, School, Social skills, Volunteering

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  • 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
  • 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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