Benjamin Breaking Barriers:
Autism — A Journey of Hope
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* Sensory-Friendly Concerts,
* Autism Presentations,
*Other Performances
Calendar of Events located below
* Sensory-Friendly Concerts
Benjamin: singer, actor, comedian, narrator, multi-instrumental musician
~ Boulder Public Library
~ Music Breaking Barriers
~ Brainsong Concerts
* Autism Presentations,
*Other Performances
Calendar of Events located below
* Sensory-Friendly Concerts
Benjamin: singer, actor, comedian, narrator, multi-instrumental musician
- Professional collaborations producing sensory-friendly concerts with Benjamin
~ Boulder Public Library
~ Music Breaking Barriers
~ Brainsong Concerts
*Autism Presentations
Multi-media presentation titled, Living With Autism: Breaking Through Barriers
Benjamin is an exceptional role model; his story of overcoming adversity is inspiring to listeners of all ages:
Multi-media presentation titled, Living With Autism: Breaking Through Barriers
Benjamin is an exceptional role model; his story of overcoming adversity is inspiring to listeners of all ages:
- an uplifting experience that touches the heart... empowers audience members to meet their own challenges
- autism education that speaks up for an increasingly large portion of our population
- view a 7-minute demo-video on YouTube
Full-length version:
Education is a bridge to compassion. One special focus of Benjamin’s presentations is to break down the barrier of misunderstanding, and to thus reduce bullying behaviors in schools. Benjamin is a role model for how other teens with “differences” can become self-advocates.
Another special focus is to inspire college-age students who might consider pursuing a career of working therapeutically with the large population of children who are now being diagnosed with autism.
Teaching Tools
Discussion Questions: BBB Discussion Questions.pdf
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The Autism Blog is another good source of discussion materials.
- fits standard 50-minute class period
- 5-minute introduction by Malva (provides perspective)
- 30-minute talk accompanied by 30 power point slides—mainly photos
- concludes with 5-minute performance element, followed by a Q&A session
- geared towards middle-school-age students through adults
Short version: 20 minutes in length
- includes brief introduction by Malva, and a shortened version of performance element
- appropriate for limited time-slots, younger audiences
Education is a bridge to compassion. One special focus of Benjamin’s presentations is to break down the barrier of misunderstanding, and to thus reduce bullying behaviors in schools. Benjamin is a role model for how other teens with “differences” can become self-advocates.
Another special focus is to inspire college-age students who might consider pursuing a career of working therapeutically with the large population of children who are now being diagnosed with autism.
Teaching Tools
Discussion Questions: BBB Discussion Questions.pdf
127.2 KB
The Autism Blog is another good source of discussion materials.
Calendar of Events
2017
Keynote Speaker for Kennedy Krieger Institute 17th Annual Autism Conference
(Oct. 12 – 13) Benjamin Keynote: Friday, October 13 at 2:30
Radisson Hotel North Baltimore
2004 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093
Autism Presentation: Tuesday, March 21, 12:00
Denver Jewish Day School
2450 Wabash Street
Denver, CO 80231
Emcee for Boulder County Autism Society: Saturday, March 11, start time 6:00 pm
“Grapes for Good:” annual gala and wine-tasting event
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Keynote Speaker for HEA Disability Awareness Weekend:
Sunday, February 26, at 9:15 am
Hebrew Education Alliance
3600 S. Ivanhoe Street
Denver, CO 80237
“Boulder Phil & Benjamin” Sensory-Friendly Concert:
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 and 3:30
Benjamin MC and solo-singer with Boulder Phil String Quartet
Boulder Public Library auditorium
1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Free and open to the public
Autism Education & Comedy Performance: Friday, January 20, at 1:00
Boulder Valley Rotary Club
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe
Boulder, CO 80303
“Boulder Phil & Benjamin” Sensory-Friendly Concert: Saturday, February 18 at 2:00
BPO String Quartet with Benjamin as singer and emcee
Boulder Public Library auditorium
1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Free and open to the public
2016
Autism Presentation: Wednesday, December 7, at 12:40
Horizon's K-8 “Lunch and Learn” Program
4545 Sioux Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
Boulder Phil “Gentle Nutcracker:” Wednesday, November 23 at 2:00
BPO with Boulder Ballet, Benjamin as narrator
Macky Auditorium, CU Campus, Boulder, CO 80309
Info: 303-449-1343
“Boulder Phil & Benjamin” Sensory-Friendly Concert, Saturday, November 19 at 2:00
BPO Wind Quintet performs “Peter and the Wolf” and other favorites,
with Benjamin as narrator and emcee
Boulder Public Library auditorium
1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Free and open to the public
Autism Presentation & Comedy Performance: Wednesday, August 10, at 11:00
BVSD Transportation In-Service
Centaurus High School
10300 South Boulder Road, Lafayette, CO 80026
Brainsong Concert – “Musical Mix”: Saturday July 23 at 1:15
Benjamin performing with Malva (violin, recorders, vocal, guitar, poi-swings)
East Boulder Community Center Ballroom
5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder, CO 80303
Sensory-friendly; free admission; sign-up required
Brainsong “No Shushing” Concert: Saturday June 18 at 1:00
Benjamin performing on violin w/ Colorado Symphony Ensemble
East Boulder Community Center Ballroom
5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder, CO 80303
Sensory-friendly; free admission; sign-up required
Benjamin’s “Music Breaking Barriers” Project: Saturday, May 28 at 2:00
Manhattan Middle School Auditorium, Boulder, CO
Vocal a capella concert, sung by Benjamin & Friends
World-premiere of “Hope” (special choral work commissioned by Chase the Music)
Sensory friendly; open to the public; free admission
Autism Presentation: Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00 pm
Nederland Public Library
200 CO-72, Nederland, CO 80466
Free and open to the public
Autism Presentation: Wednesday, April 20 at 2:30
Regis University
3333 Regis Blvd, Denver, CO 80221
Free and open to the public
“Boulder Phil and Benjamin” Concert: Sunday, April 10 at 4:00 pm
Benjamin MC and solo-singer with Boulder Phil String Quartet
Boulder Public Library Auditorium
1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Sensory friendly; open to the public; free admission
Autism Presentations: Tuesday/Thursday, February 2 & 4 at 9:00 pm
Boulder Police Department
1805 33rd St, Boulder, CO 80301
Closed audience
Archived Calendar of Events dating from 2012 - 2016
Gratitude
We would like to thank the following for their support and sponsorship:
We would like to thank the following for their support and sponsorship:
Association for Community Living in Boulder County
Autism Society of Boulder County
Autism Society of Colorado
City of Boulder, Youth Opportunities Program (YOP)
