What Acceptance Means to a Student with Autism

Ben Gretchko Thanks His Classmates for Their Acceptance

On Thursday morning Autism Speaks posted a moving graduation speech about autism acceptance. Ben Gretchko, a recent Ernest W. Seaholm High School graduate, took to the stage and thanked everyone who assisted him in obtaining his high school diploma. He spoke about the encouragement and determination that his teachers had for him, the empathy and friendship that his fellow classmate showed him and thanked them all for helping him become the student he is today. With 4 college acceptances and a bright future, this high school graduation has become an inspiration to not only his classmates but to the world. With over 5 thousand shares and 313,000 views, Ben’s inspiration speech is creating autism acceptance across all social media platforms.

To watch Ben’s inspiration speech Click Here.

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