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
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Sheletta's found the college she'll send her children to when it's time: Dougherty Family College. With small class sizes, a reasonable price point and the personal attention the faculty gives each student, the autism mom of three thinks she's found what she's been looking for in a college for her special needs kiddos.
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
To close out Autism Awareness Month, Sheletta partnered with the Minnesota Autism Center to host a festival celebrating kids on the spectrum.
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Marcus Berg tells the remarkable story of how he was once a student in the special education program and how he went on to become a graduate of Dartmouth College and an alumna of Teach for America.
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
For Autism Awareness Month, Sheletta wanted to make sure her fellow autism parents knew how Xfinity works to make their products and services accessible for people with disabilities and special needs.
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Sheletta talks with her friends from Lifeworks about their annual celebration coming up April 20th in honor of Autism Awareness Month.
Saturday Mar 25, 2023
Saturday Mar 25, 2023
Sheletta chats with her friends at Hammer & NER about an opportunity for caregivers and parents of special needs children and adults to lobby legislators. Disability Services Day is Tuesday, March 28th at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Saturday Mar 18, 2023
Saturday Mar 18, 2023
When Sheletta found out about a bus driver who rescued an autistic boy wandering around in Minneapolis on one of the coldest days this winter, she gifted the operator $1,000 to say thank you for his dedication.
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Sheletta talks with Dr. J from AEON about how families with kids who have special needs can access affordable housing.
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
The new CEO of Girl Scouts River Valley has a renewed commitment to reaching out to get young ladies on the spectrum to join the historic group.
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Sheletta chats with David Hancox, the Chief Administrative Officer for Accra Homecare about how the agency is helping lawmakers learn about the unique challenges children and adults with special needs face and how legislation can help them have a better quality of life.