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

Feb 7, 2022
Stop at the Science Museum
Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
13 min
Sheletta introduces autism moms and dads to all the fun things their special needs kiddos can do at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Feb 7, 2022
13 min

Jan 24, 2022
Jan 24, 2022
16 min
Joel Moffatt from Comcast joins Sheletta to talk about a new Xfinity adaptive remote control for people with physical and speech disabilities.
Jan 24, 2022
16 min

Jan 16, 2022
Teaching about MLK in a sweet way...
Jan 16, 2022
Jan 16, 2022
14 min
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.
Jan 16, 2022
14 min

Jan 6, 2022
New autism portal helps kids on the spectrum
Jan 6, 2022
Jan 6, 2022
13 min
Sheletta introduces folks to a new autism portal helps parents find resources and services for their special needs children.
Jan 6, 2022
13 min

Dec 26, 2021
Kids on the spectrum who wander...
Dec 26, 2021
Dec 26, 2021
15 min
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...
Dec 26, 2021
15 min

Dec 16, 2021
Finding places to play...
Dec 16, 2021
Dec 16, 2021
12 min
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...
Dec 16, 2021
12 min

Dec 8, 2021
Sensory friendly COVID-19 vaccine clinics...
Dec 8, 2021
Dec 8, 2021
15 min
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.
Dec 8, 2021
15 min

Dec 2, 2021
Make sure with MNSure...
Dec 2, 2021
Dec 2, 2021
23 min
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.
Dec 2, 2021
23 min

Nov 22, 2021
Get help helping others
Nov 22, 2021
Nov 22, 2021
19 min
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.
Nov 22, 2021
19 min

Nov 8, 2021
Pieces of the puzzle...
Nov 8, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
15 min
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.
Nov 8, 2021
15 min




