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.
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.
Episodes

Nov 23, 2022
Chatting with the Chief...
Nov 23, 2022
Nov 23, 2022
14 min
Sheletta chats with the new Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara who, like her, has a child with autism spectrum disorders.

Nov 14, 2022
Following up on the autism suite...
Nov 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022
21 min
Sheletta checks in with Brett Edelson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare to see how families who have kids with special needs received their sensory friendly suite at Target Field.

Nov 7, 2022
Nov 7, 2022
17 min
Have you ever heard for the VELA Foundation? Well, Sheletta talks to the president of that organization because they have grants to help autism advocates out there to fund educational programs for kids with special needs...

Nov 2, 2022
Putting the pieces together...
Nov 2, 2022
Nov 2, 2022
19 min
The Autism Society of Minnesota hosts their annual jigsaw puzzle competition for kids and adults with autism at Mall of America.

Oct 26, 2022
Finding better healthcare...
Oct 26, 2022
Oct 26, 2022
19 min
The way to make sure your child is properly diagnosed with autism, if they show symptoms, is to find a good pediatrician who is not only knowledgeable but who also cares!

Oct 18, 2022
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular...
Oct 18, 2022
Oct 18, 2022
13 min
Sheletta chats with her friends at the Minnesota Zoo about their Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular and how kids with sensory issues will enjoy this special non-spooky event for Halloween.

Oct 3, 2022
Foundation helps families in need...
Oct 3, 2022
Oct 3, 2022
18 min
Sheletta chats with Jana Smith from Family Achievement Center Foundation about their upcoming gala that raises funds so the non-profit organization can help families in need...

Sep 25, 2022
Candidates who support caregivers...
Sep 25, 2022
Sep 25, 2022
27 min
Sheletta wants to make sure her fellow autism moms and dads make informed decisions before voting this election season, so she's partnering with AARP Minnesota to host a caregiver information workshop online...

Sep 2, 2022
Creating digital equity...
Sep 2, 2022
Sep 2, 2022
35 min
Comcast talks to Sheletta about their internet essentials program that helps families in underserved communities have internet access at free or reduced rates.

Aug 28, 2022
Aug 28, 2022
14 min
Sheletta talks to the founders of the Canteen Fund about why they started the charity to help families who have kids with special needs.




