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.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Sheletta talks to her friend, Emmy award winning sportscaster Joe Schmit about his new children's book that reminds people to be kind to kids who have special needs.
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Sheletta chats with Dr Brooke Cunningham, who is the Commissioner of theMinnesota Department of Health, about the new JN-1 COVID variant...
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Many parents who have kids on the spectrum are looking for ways to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sheletta shows them some fun family friendly activities happening in Minnesota on the latest episode of her autism podcast for parents who have kids with special needs.
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Sheletta is heading to New York City with her kids in their Camping World RV so they can check out a new Broadway musical featuring seven cast members who have autism.
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Sheletta chats with her friends from Children's Minnesota about a sensory friendly vaccine clinic they're hosting for kids with autism just in time for the holidays.
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Sheletta chats with Inari Mohammed from University of Minnesota about how cultural barriers keep vaccination rates low in the Black community.
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Sheletta refuses to allow the "book-banning-crowd" to stop her from being creative. She announces on the latest episode of her autism podcast that she's working on a book to help normal developing kids who have siblings on the spectrum.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Sheletta chats with Jocelyn McQuirter at See Mental Health to help autism moms and dads deal with the holiday blues.
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Sheletta tells parents where they can get a free turkey and free vaccines for their kids on the latest episode of her autism podcast.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
For National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Sheletta hosts a job fair for autistic adults. Two of the parents join her show to express their gratitude and appreciation for helping their speical needs children find work.