Taking Authority Over Autism

Frasier Finds Ways to Help Others

Sheletta chats with Diane Cross from Fraser about their upcoming gala and how folks can make a difference in the lives of young people and adults with special needs.

Helping Parents of Kids with Disabilities Find Support

Sheletta chats with Carolyn Allshouse about how Family Voices of Minnesota helps parents of kids with disabilities find their voice, and a few friends along the way.

Your Child's Healthcare Debt Won't Go on Your Credit Report

Kids with special needs like autism often have other health challenges which can result in increased medical costs. Sheletta talks to Senator Liz Boldon about a new Minnesota law that helps families.

The Importance of Culturally Similar Foster Homes

In this week's episode, Sheletta interviews Michelle McIntosh, the Senior Social Worker for foster care in Washington County, MN to discuss the importance of culturally similar foster homes. Listen in to learn more.

Introducing Ojibwe Culture to More Eyes and Minds

New children's books celebrate the Ojibwe culture and introduce early readers with the culture and language of the people.

How to Fight the Flu and Win

Flu season is just around the corner. In this week's episode, Sheletta talks with Dr. Daniel Fick, CMO or Hy-Vee's heath and medical initiatives, who shares what you can do to help keep yourself more safe from the flu. Listen in to learn more.

Autistic Adults Can Vote, Too

Sheletta chats with her friends from Hennepin County to educate caregivers how they can help the autistic adults in their lives vote in the upcoming presidential election.
 

Your Adult Child with Autism Can Learn a Trade

Sheletta chats with her friends from Summit Academy OIC about educational opportunities for adults to learn trades like construction, financial services and medical assistants. 

A Different Name, but The Same Service: Live from the MN State Fair

Live from the MN State Fair, Sheletta chats with her friends from Accra all the help they've provided for her special needs kids and the transition from PCA program to CFSS that will start happening in October and how that will impact families on the latest episode of autism her podcast.

Teaching kids with autism through art

Sheletta chats with the curator of Black Grit, an art exhibit in Minneapolis, about how kids with autism can harness the power of art to learn and to express themselves.