The Comeback Kids
Description: Two Brother's Fight Against Autism
Charity: autismspeaks
Author: Gretchen Selcho
Credits: Five for Fighting
Views: 4054
Posted: 5/11/07 7:52 AM
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Beautiful boys, wonderful family, tremendous dedication. Thank you for sharing your story.
posted by Kathy on 3/31/09 7:33: AM
Gretchen, I just found this video by some twist of fate. I wasn't even sure it was you until I saw your photo. Your family is beautiful!!!! Autism has affected our family, too. I would love to get in touch with you again after all these years. By the looks of your photos, we both have daughters that are about the same age. email me jenspen73@yahoo.com
posted by Jennifer (Kelley) Spencer on 10/02/08 6:50: AM
This is a great video. Thank you for sharing your family's struggle - it is so inspiring!
Mary, another mom of two kids diagnosed with autism
posted by Mary on 9/20/08 2:19: PM
Way to go family! I'm so proud of you all...
Love Ya,
Jeri
ps I'll be praying for the sonshine :)
posted by Jeri on 2/06/08 2:51: PM
hi my names debi i realy felt for you and your family im living in uk i fought for years to have my son diagnosed he was january this year took them 14 years to do so and my daughter also has autism she is 9 years old my prayers to you and yours debi
posted by debi on 12/17/07 2:57: PM
Gretchen~ You and your family have been on my mind constantly. I love this video...Jack and Sam are such wonderful boys! They are so lucky to have you as their mom! You and Mike are amazing parents:) lots of love ...~Tonya~
posted by Tonya on 10/23/07 4:30: PM
I would love to be able to show this video to my child's school for Autism Awareness. Is there anyway I can get a copy so show my school? We have two kids on the spectrum as well. You video is great!
posted by cindy byrd on 10/01/07 6:39: PM
What an amazing video! I have my own little "superman" son named Sean Patrick (our video is here too). I can only imagine what you go through with TWO autistic children. I'm not sure where you live, but my son is pretty lucky because we live in NY where a lot of our services are paid for. But of course, not everything. I am also an ABA therapist and special ed teacher. I know as well as anyone how special and amazing these kids are. Just wish the whole world could understand. Keep up the good work!!
posted by kristen on 9/10/07 7:54: PM
What an amazing video! I have my own little "superman" son named Sean Patrick (our video is here too). I can only imagine what you go through with TWO autistic children. I'm not sure where you live, but my son is pretty lucky because we live in NY where a lot of our services are paid for. But of course, not everything. I am also an ABA therapist and special ed teacher. I know as well as anyone how special and amazing these kids are. Just wish the whole world could understand. Keep up the good work!!
posted by kristen on 9/10/07 7:54: PM
What an amazing video! I have my own little "superman" son named Sean Patrick (our video is here too). I can only imagine what you go through with TWO autistic children. I'm not sure where you live, but my son is pretty lucky because we live in NY where a lot of our services are paid for. But of course, not everything. I am also an ABA therapist and special ed teacher. I know as well as anyone how special and amazing these kids are. Just wish the whole world could understand. Keep up the good work!!
posted by kristen on 9/10/07 7:53: PM
What a beautiful family! I have 2 grandsons living with autism...as does our whole extended family! It should never just affect the immediate family. There is strength in numbers! Support is crucial to success & sustained strength. AUTISM SPEAKS has been a great resource to our entire extended family. Pennsylvania offers a great deal of support for families living with autism. There are now a FEW states that have mandated private insurance companies to cover for autism-related expenses...Pennsylvania, the cradle of liberty, is one of them. We must continue our advocacy efforts, at least until every state in the nation comes out of denial & away from discrimination against autism.
posted by Grammy Pammy of "Our Boys, Our Purpose" on 9/02/07 3:05: PM
Autism has struck our family twice also....it's not easy. Everyday is blessing. Everyday is battle for the truth and a cure. I pray for all of us. I pray the answers we are looking for and the assistance our family's need. Keep strong and don't give up.
posted by Regina on 8/15/07 8:42: PM
Thanks for sharing your lives with us. We love all of you and are rooting for you even though we're far away! The boys are angels (the girls too) and are so, so special. We love all of you very much.
posted by Carrie on 7/16/07 1:43: PM
Thank you for sharing your life. Your family is gorgeous. Your boys are beautiful! They look so happy. You are a wonderful and loving mother. I couldn't help but cry while watching your video. Both boys are just so adorable. I want autism to be HISTORY!!!!!!!!
posted by Daniela Trainer on 7/06/07 5:33: AM
Autism struck our family twice too. Both of our girls are autistic. Sarah age 11(July 7) and Jessica age 8. They are our blessings. It is hard. Praying for you and yours.
posted by Debbie Williams on 7/05/07 10:49: PM
GOD HAD YOU COME UP WITH THESE WORDS. This is truly how the whole community of families that have children with autism feel. If only legislation would feel our families pain. May GOD watch over your family and we hope the small accomplishments will one day grow into larger ones that will change our world. This is our prayer for our son and all other autistic children in the world.
posted by Kelly on 6/27/07 8:44: PM
I love my brothers!!! You guys are the best!!!
posted by madison on 6/25/07 7:07: AM
To my beautiful Boys! I love you and couldn't be prouder of all that you have overcome! Keep pushing and working. You are the light of our world. Thanks to all the therapist, family and friends who have sacraficed Soooo much to make a difference in the lives of these boys. You have litterally helped give them a better life. We cannot begin to Thanks you enough!!! Love The Selcho Family
posted by Gretchen Selcho on 6/18/07 9:02: AM
Jack and Sam
I love you guys so... much! You are the best brothers in the whole world.You are very, very, VERY special to me!
posted by Abby on 6/14/07 5:49: PM
As a mom with a son that was diagnosed with autism at 10 years (he's 13 now, but it took many years to get him tested cause they beieved I didn't know what I as his mom knew what the heck she was talking about) But thank you for the SUperman song by 5 for fighting, everytime I listened to it I think of my son I am glad you chose it, because like you said all they want is to be normal, not supermen, but they are for what they have gone through and will.
posted by Crystal on 4/28/09 6:28: PM