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.
Episodes

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Pacer Has Info on Housing
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Sheletta chats with her friends from Pacer about housing options once adults with autism age out of school based programs and services.

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
How Yoga and Medication Can Make Your House More Peaceful
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Sheletta chats with her friend Shontel Booker of Dream in Color Yoga studios about how we can use yoga and medication to make our autistic children and ourselves more calm and at peace during times of stress.

Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Teaching Your Autistic Child About Black History
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Sheletta's friend Shannon Gibney recently wrote a book that will help teach your child about the modern day civil rights struggles and the legacy of George Floyd.

Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Helping Autistic Children Who Have School Avoidance
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Students with autism sometimes struggle with school avoidance. Sheletta chats with her friends at Pacer about a free workshop that offers parents some positive intervention to help their children.

Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Transitioning Out of School Based Services with a Trade
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Sheletta talks to the folks at Dunwoody College about the programs they have available for autistic adults who age out of school based services.

Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Keeping Your Family Healthy for the Holidays
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Sheletta chats with her friends at Washington County to help families stay healthy for the holidays.

Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Managing the Mobile Device of Your Autistic Child
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Sheletta was shocked when Karen Tolkkinen took her 12 year old son's cell phone, but safety was an issue. The ladies talk about how to manage your child's mobile device so they can have fun without falling prey on the internet.

Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
New Indoor Playground for Kids with Autism
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Sheletta chats with Josephine Martinez, the owner of a new indoor playground in Woodbury especially designed for kids with special needs.

Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Xfinity Customers Get Wicked Perks!
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Sheletta chats with Rachel Johnson from Comcast about how you and your family can help spread holiday cheer for those less fortunate for Christmas and how signing up to being an Xfinity Rewards customer has some Wicked perks!

Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Santa Can Bring His Sleigh to Your House
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
After years of struggling to get her autistic kids to the mall to get pictures with Santa, Sheletta met Santa Clarence. He's a Minnesota based Santa who is more than happy to visit homes and has training in how to bring a season of joy in a sensory friendly way.