Taking Authority Over Autism

Getting help for your autistic kids at city parks

Sheletta chats with her friends at Reach for Resources about the inclusive services they provide at city parks in Brooklyn Center, Chanhassen, Crystal, Edina, and other Twin Cities metro suburbs so that kids and adults with autism will have additional support to enjoy camps and other activities on the latest episode of her Taking Authority over Autism podcast.

Washington County is having a Back-to-School Event

This week on Taking Authority Over Autism, host Sheletta Brundidge spotlights Washington County’s incredible back-to-school event, where families can get vaccinations, free school supplies, and so much more. Learn how this celebration helps kids kick off the school year healthy, prepared, and confident.

Navigating Childcare with Confidence

In this episode of the Taking Authority Over Autism Podcast, host Sheletta sits down with the team from Child Care Aware for a real, honest conversation about finding the right childcare for your family. They’re all about finding what works best for each family—because every child deserves quality care, and every parent deserves to feel supported.

Changing the Outcome

In this episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, host Sheletta Brundidge spotlights ChangeTheOutcome.org, a powerful platform working to bridge the gap in autism care and equity. She talks about how this organization is changing the narrative. If you're tired of feeling like you're navigating this journey alone, this episode gives you hope, resources, and real talk from someone who lives it.

Learn how to communicate with your kids in crisis

On Taking Authority, Over Autism Podcast with host Sheletta Brundidge, she's talking about transformation. This episode explores how families can use collaborative communication between parents and children to build healthier relationships and families.

A new autism daycare...

Sheletta chats with the owner of a new daycare in Mankato, Minnesota that specializes in caring for children on the spectrum on the latest episode of her podcast.

A new documentary highlights caregivers

Sheletta talks to the people behind a new documentary that highlights critical role of disability caretakers on the latest episode of her autism podcast.

Summer camp teaches kids about dollars and cents

Sheletta talks to the organizer of a teen summer camp that hopes to teach kids about dollars and cents on the latest episode of her podcast.

Pacer Center prepares parents to battle restrictions

Sheletta talks to her friends at Pacer Center who are warning parents about possible legislation that wants to use restriction in the classroom to manage the behaviors of kids with autism on the latest episode of her podcast.

A new program wants to make a way for those in need

This week on her podcast, Sheletta tells her listeners about WayMakers, a new recovery community in Forest Lake that hopes to a strong community of support for people recovering from substance misuse. This show has been brought to you in partnership with Washington County Public Health and Environment.