{"product_id":"benjamin-breaking-barriers-autism-a-journey-of-hope-paperback","title":"Benjamin Breaking Barriers: Autism - A Journey of Hope - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMalva Freymuth Tarasewicz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning memoir inspires parents to become their child's greatest supporter, advocate, and teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreative ideas for \u003cem\u003eparents, teachers, therapists, caregivers\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevery vignette chosen to educate, illuminate, inspire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecovers \u003cem\u003eearly-childhood\u003c\/em\u003e intervention through \u003cem\u003eadolescence\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeepens your understanding, shows how to \u003cem\u003ecreate practical strategies\u003c\/em\u003e that are \u003cem\u003eindividually tailored\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebe \u003cem\u003eempowered \u003c\/em\u003eat home, while dovetailing with therapy professionals for greatest benefit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearn to teach through \u003cem\u003eunconditional love, nuanced observation, and flexible guidance\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshort on time? detailed \u003cem\u003eIndex\u003c\/em\u003e lets you find relevant examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEndorsed by Temple Grandin and other leading educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner: \u003c\/em\u003eReaders Favorite International Book Award, bronze medal, 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePassionate, lyrical storytelling engages the reader's heart and mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Benjamin Breaking Barriers\u003c\/em\u003e provides a role model: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto focus on strengths and help the individual thrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto work compassionately, face the challenges, and open doors to a hopeful future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etimeless: positive parenting and creative strategizing will always be relevant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA brief sampling of topics addressed: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emotivation\/rewards, eye contact, sensory integration, oral apraxia, communication skills, social skills, behavioral challenges, daily life-skills, emotions\/personal energy, developing\/playing games, the arts as therapy (music, dance, theater, visual art, handcrafts), biochemical issues, diet, therapy animals, school strategies, \"Teacher's Guide,\" complementary therapeutic modalities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife-journey of \u003cem\u003eBenjamin Breaking Barriers, \u003c\/em\u003e in a nutshell...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Benjamin was diagnosed as a toddler, there was the real possibility he might never speak or break through the isolation and inner retreat imposed by his autism. His mother, Malva, (professional musician, experienced educator) developed innovative, stimulating, and intriguing situations that fostered connection and communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe learned the scientific principles of ABA, then expanded far beyond them in creative and artistic ways, emphasizing a loving and positive connection. This provided a healthy foundation for building up Benjamin's life-skills, systematically, bit by bit, in a way that his uniquely wired brain could process. She also sought out the expertise of various therapists and health professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Benjamin progressed, he was gradually mainstreamed at a Waldorf-inspired public charter school with the support of special-ed resources. Throughout his school years, extending into adolescence and beyond, Malva continued her intensive work with Benjamin outside of school hours, regularly interfacing with his teachers and building strong bridges of communication. She also pursued professional work and hobbies while Benjamin was in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Benjamin was still in high-school (2012), he began giving inspirational presentations on living with autism, drawing on his strengths as a developing performer, musician, and speaker with a great sense of humor. Since 2016, Benjamin has also been performing sensory-friendly concerts. His activities on stage have built confidence and self-esteem, while providing the valuable service of educating and uplifting his audiences. 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