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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Episodes
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sheletta shows you how to teach your special needs children about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by baking sweet potato pies. Cooking one of Ms. Rose McGee's comfort pies with your children then sharing it with someone is a unique way to honor the civil rights leader.
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Sheletta introduces folks to a new autism portal helps parents find resources and services for their special needs children.
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Sheletta chats Nicole Etienne in the UK about her new autism children's book "Oliver's Travel" and the danger that comes with having kids on the spectrum who wander...
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Whether it's a play place or a pediatrician's office, organizations can become autism certified to train staff how to interact with kids who have special needs...
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Sheletta chats it up with the Multicultural Autism Society of Minnesota about their sensory friendly COVID-19 vaccine clinic and the what clinics can do to help make getting the shot less scary for kids on the spectrum.
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Sheletta chats with MNSure CEO Nate Clark about how the company can assist families with special needs children in Minnesota sign up for the best health care coverage while helping them to save money.
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Sheletta understands that more households these days are intergenerational and talks about the help she got from Trellis Connects while taking care of her elderly father in law.
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Sheletta chats with Ellie Wilson, the executive director of Autism Society of Minnesota, about a puzzle competition for kids on the spectrum and how these events create a sense of community for our children.
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Sheletta chats with Cathy Martinez of the Autism Family Center of Lincoln about how parents can prepare their autistic children to have a fun and safe Halloween.
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Sheletta talks about the importance of making all parks safe for kids with autism after a new adaptive playground opened near her home in St. Paul, Minnesota.