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

May 5, 2022
Camping with autistic kids...
May 5, 2022
May 5, 2022
20 min
Sheletta says she's found the perfect campsite for autistic kids to enjoy while experiencing the great outdoors.
May 5, 2022
20 min

Apr 27, 2022
Helping your kid become independent...
Apr 27, 2022
Apr 27, 2022
27 min
Sheletta is challenged by Coach Nick Slusser, a Special Education Teacher at Holmen High School in Wisconsin, who says instead of doing everything for her kiddos, it's time for her to teach them some essential life skills so they can become independent adults.
Apr 27, 2022
27 min

Apr 20, 2022
Brandons’ book giveaway
Apr 20, 2022
Apr 20, 2022
23 min
Sheletta chats with Ann Nyankundi from United Family Medicine about their partnership to give away hundreds of her new book for Autism Awareness Month.
Apr 20, 2022
23 min

Apr 13, 2022
Minnesota baseball team’s sensory room...
Apr 13, 2022
Apr 13, 2022
12 min
Sheletta talks about the new autism sensory friendly room at Target Field that provides a safe and quiet space for families who have children with special needs attending Minnesota Twins home games...
Apr 13, 2022
12 min

Apr 7, 2022
A picture is worth a thousand words...
Apr 7, 2022
Apr 7, 2022
15 min
Illustrator Darcy Bell-Myers tells Sheletta how she was able to capture the sensibilities as well as the soul of her son Brandon in her latest autism book Brandon Spots His Sign.
Apr 7, 2022
15 min

Mar 24, 2022
Finding a job when you have autism
Mar 24, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
14 min
Sheletta chats with her friends at Autism Speaks about their upcoming webinar that helps people on the spectrum find jobs.
Mar 24, 2022
14 min

Mar 16, 2022
Bring in the barber...
Mar 16, 2022
Mar 16, 2022
19 min
Sheletta and her barber talk about how important it is to educate barbers and beauticians about the best way to deal with their clients who have autism.
Mar 16, 2022
19 min

Feb 28, 2022
Everyone can afford access...
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
28 min
Sheletta couldn't believe it when her friends at Comcast told her about a way to get low-cost internet while taking advantage of a new government program that'll essentially bring your monthly bill down to ZERO dollars.
Feb 28, 2022
28 min

Feb 21, 2022
The color of fun...
Feb 21, 2022
Feb 21, 2022
15 min
Sheletta talks about how The Crayola Experience at Mall of America is a great place for kids with autism to have fun.
Feb 21, 2022
15 min

Feb 15, 2022
A bowl of culture...
Feb 15, 2022
Feb 15, 2022
17 min
Dr. Artika Tyner joins Sheletta to talk about a new book that teaches about cultural heritage through a bowl of gumbo for Black History Month.
Feb 15, 2022
17 min




