Taking Authority Over Autism
They call Sheletta Minnesota’s Autism Mom, not just because she has three kids on the spectrum, but because she’s an advocate for parents who have children with special needs. Each week, the best-selling author shares strategies for success on everything from finding scholarships to safety tips.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
Sheletta didn't realize for three years that her son Daniel qualified for a disability waiver that paid for everything from a PCA to safety equipment for her home. She talks to her friends from Accra Home Care about how to manage the system to get the support you need for your special needs child.
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Sheletta chats with Harrison Heinks, an award winning artist who is hosting a new exhibit to showcase his work. He also has autism.
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
KARE 11 meteorologist Guy Brown joins Sheletta to talk about his new book and how he created a companion workbook especially geared toward unique learners like her autistic children.
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
When Sheletta found out that a pastor preached a sermon about her son Brandon's autism children's book, she invited the minister who delivered the message, Rev. Charles E Goodman, Jr. from Tabernacle Church in Georgia to join her show...
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
Sheletta thanks NASCAR driver Brandon Brown for not only putting the cover of her latest book on his car, but also for the kindness he's shown toward her autistic son Brandon.
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Sheletta talks about how Xfinity's Home Security system has kept her kids with autism who wander safe with upgraded key locks and door chirps.
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Sheletta tells her producer about all the people who are surprisingly angry that the #LetsGoBrandon flag inspired her son Brandon and are taking out their frustrations by leaving vile comments in the reviewer section on Amazon where his best-selling children's book is being sold.
Saturday May 28, 2022
Saturday May 28, 2022
Amazing autism mom and best selling author Kate Swenson joins Sheletta's show and keeps it real about the struggles and the successes of being the parent of a child with special needs.
Saturday May 14, 2022
Saturday May 14, 2022
Sheletta chats with Tanya Herbst from The Christopher Center in Minnesota. Tanya has a new program to help autistic teenagers learn how to socialize with one another.
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Sheletta says she's found the perfect campsite for autistic kids to enjoy while experiencing the great outdoors.