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 Nov 18, 2025
Did you experience medical neglect during childbirth?
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Sheletta chats with Attorney Marquel Longtin with Postman Law about medical negligence during childbirth and how you can determine whether or not you have a case. To contact Postman Law, log on to their website. https://www.postmanlaw.com/

Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Gumbo: Making Healthcare Easier to Access for Every Family
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Sheletta Brundidge sits down with Peter Musimami Founder and CEO of Gumbo — a digital health platform designed to simplify and improve access to healthcare for underserved families.

Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
You Might Qualify for WIC
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Sheletta Brundidge speaks the REAL truth about WIC with Harris County WIC Field Supervisor Joy Hamilton — and why more families qualify than they realize.

Friday Oct 31, 2025
Advocating for Awareness & Action on Opioid Use
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
On this powerful episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, host Sheletta Brundidge teams up with Your Path Health to tackle the growing impact of opioid use on families and communities. Together, they discuss how education, advocacy, and access to support can help prevent addiction and promote healing. Tune in for an honest, hope-filled conversation about breaking the cycle and building healthier futures.

Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Breaking the Silence: Domestic Violence Awareness with WAdvocates
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Host Sheletta Brundidge sits down with WAdvocates to raise awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They discuss how to support survivors, break cycles of abuse, and build safer communities. Learn more at wadvocates.org.

Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Sparking Inclusive Research
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
In this episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, Sheletta Brundidge speaks with researchers from SPARK, the largest autism study ever conducted. With more than 400,000 participants nationwide, SPARK is changing how we understand autism—but there’s still work to do. Join Sheletta as she amplifies the call for inclusion in autism research and shows how every family’s story can help spark change.

Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Empowering Families with the Parent Support Outreach Program
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
In this episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, host Sheletta Brundidge highlights Washington County’s Parent Support Outreach Program (P.S.O.P.), a resource designed to help families access support before a crisis hits. Learn how P.S.O.P. connects parents with tools, guidance, and community to strengthen families raising children with autism and beyond.

Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
PACER’s Tech Expo
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
In this episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, host Sheletta Brundidge sits down with the team from PACER.org to talk about their upcoming Tech Expo on October 11th. Discover how innovative technology is helping families and individuals with autism gain independence, confidence, and connection. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about resources that make a real difference.
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Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Sober Celebrations with Kul Mocks
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
On this episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, host Sheletta Brundidge chats with the owner of Kul Mocks, a women-owned company making delicious, ready-to-drink mocktails. They talk about how these alcohol-free beverages are creating inclusive celebrations for families who want to enjoy parties and social gatherings without the risks of alcohol. Tune in to learn how Kul Mocks is changing the way we toast life’s biggest moments.

Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Learn to eat healthy at NorthPoint
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
After seeing a spike in her blood pressure and cholesterol levels, Sheletta tapped her friends at NorthPoint Health & Wellness for tips so she could learn to eat right so she could manage diabetes and heart disease on the latest episode of her podcast. To learn about NorthPoint's services, log on to northpointhealth.org.




