Taking Authority Over Autism

More autism services are heading to Mankato

Sheletta was so excited to learn that Fraser is opening a satellite location in Mankato. The 90-year-old, award-winning autism center is now accepting new clients aged 2 to 6.
Get registered: ABA@FRASER.ORG or CALL 612-767-7222

Engineering help for kids with autism

Jim Swift, a retired engineer, uses GoFundMe to raise enough money to build adaptive devices for autistic children in need.
 
https://www.hometownsource.com/stillwater_gazette/community/retired-lake-elmo-electrical-engineer-uses-skills-to-create-devices-for-children-with-disabilities/article_0bb75bb7-d800-4d5b-abce-353d628e0b38.html
 
 

Fighting fraud in Minnesota

James Clark, Inspector General of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, talks about how his office is fighting fraud and working to protect taxpayer funded services.

Puppets for Pupils

Pacer has a unique program that brings puppets to the classroom to teach students about inclusion and acceptance.
https://www.pacer.org/events/puppets/
 
 

Your clinic could be moving...

If you've received healthcare in Ramsey County, the place you normally get care for you and your family could have moved. They've got a new location, and Sheletta's going to tell you where, along with the new services they're offering on the latest episode of her podcast.

If your provider is disenrolled, help is available

Help is available for families who lost a Medicare provider after Minnesota’s revalidation process. Sheletta chats with her friends from the Minnesota Department of Human Services to offer resources available to help families access the services they need. 
https://mn.gov/dhs/find-care/
 

If you think your child has autism, test them for lead first

Sheletta chats with her friends from Ramsey County about how important it is to test for lead in soil, in your homes, and in your children.
https://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/health-medical/healthy-homes/lead-home
https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/lead/home/testlead.html
https://www.epa.gov/lead/learn-about-lead#resources-and-more-information

Mall of America celebrates inclusivity

Sheletta chats with her friends at the Mall of America about their new artful arches that celebrate their inclusive spirit as well as their new partnership with Fraser to make the mall more accessible to all shoppers.

History in the hallways

Benjamin E. Mays, a St. Paul public elementary school, will become Afrocentric in the fall, adopting a new progressive teaching model. 

Get your provider to revalidate right away!

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is making sure providers of high-risk Medicaid services have the right paperwork, training, and insurance on file. Over 5,500 Medicaid providers are required to go through revalidation by the end of May.
If you’re one of these providers, Sheletta tells you how to follow the steps to ensure compliance and avoid missing out on funding on the latest episode of her autism podcast.
mn.gov/dhs/revalidate-steps