Taking Authority Over Autism

What happens if budget cuts happen?

What happens to your special needs child if budget cuts happen or the Department of Education is shut down? Sheletta chats with an expert who can help you develop a plan for your neurodivergent child.

Sleep Better: Getting Healthy for Spring

Oftentimes, parents who have kids with autism don't get much sleep because the only time they can get work done and complete chores is after their kids go to bed. Dr. Abigail Miller, Chief Medical Officer from UnitedHealthcare of Minnesota offers tips for how to sleep better and get healthy for spring.

A college for kids with autism?

Sheletta tells you all about a college for kids with autism and how their annual fundraiser coming up this weekend makes it possible for more adults on the spectrum to learn to live independently successfully. 

Celebrating trailblazers for Women's History Month

In honor of Women's History Month, Dr. Alta DeRoo, the Chief Medical Officer at Hazleden Betty Ford talks about the challenges of being a trailblazer. She also shares how Former First Lady Betty Ford's journey continues to inspire and empower women today.

Opioid Deaths Are on the Decline

Minnesota's drug overdose deaths dropped nearly 5% from 2022 to 2023, according to new CDC data thanks in part to education and awareness provided by organizations like Steve Rummler Hope Network.

Acting Like a Mentor

Sheletta is blown away by the performance of Nisi Collins as "Adrienne" in MIlo Imagines The World at Children's Theater Company in Minneapolis. So much so, that she asks the actress to mentor her autistic daughter who wants to be in a school play.

Pacer Has Info on Housing

Sheletta chats with her friends from Pacer about housing options once adults with autism age out of school based programs and services. 

How Yoga and Medication Can Make Your House More Peaceful

Sheletta chats with her friend Shontel Booker of Dream in Color Yoga studios about how we can use yoga and medication to make our autistic children and ourselves more calm and at peace during times of stress.

Teaching Your Autistic Child About Black History

Sheletta's friend Shannon Gibney recently wrote a book that will help teach your child about the modern day civil rights struggles and the legacy of George Floyd.

Helping Autistic Children Who Have School Avoidance

Students with autism sometimes struggle with school avoidance. Sheletta chats with her friends at Pacer about a free workshop that offers parents some positive intervention to help their children.