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

Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Transitioning Out of School Based Services with a Trade
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Sheletta talks to the folks at Dunwoody College about the programs they have available for autistic adults who age out of school based services.

Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Keeping Your Family Healthy for the Holidays
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Sheletta chats with her friends at Washington County to help families stay healthy for the holidays.

Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Managing the Mobile Device of Your Autistic Child
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Sheletta was shocked when Karen Tolkkinen took her 12 year old son's cell phone, but safety was an issue. The ladies talk about how to manage your child's mobile device so they can have fun without falling prey on the internet.

Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
New Indoor Playground for Kids with Autism
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Sheletta chats with Josephine Martinez, the owner of a new indoor playground in Woodbury especially designed for kids with special needs.

Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Xfinity Customers Get Wicked Perks!
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Sheletta chats with Rachel Johnson from Comcast about how you and your family can help spread holiday cheer for those less fortunate for Christmas and how signing up to being an Xfinity Rewards customer has some Wicked perks!

Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Santa Can Bring His Sleigh to Your House
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
After years of struggling to get her autistic kids to the mall to get pictures with Santa, Sheletta met Santa Clarence. He's a Minnesota based Santa who is more than happy to visit homes and has training in how to bring a season of joy in a sensory friendly way.

Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Make Sure Signatures Match on that Absentee Ballot
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
If your autistic child is old enough to vote and chooses to the absentee option, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says it's important to make sure their signature on the ballot matches the signature on their identification, otherwise, it might get rejected.

Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Finding Calm: How Yoga Helps Sheletta Cope with Raising Kids on the Spectrum
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Need help finding a way to relax from the stress of raising a child with special needs? Sheletta shows you how yoga is helping her stay calm and cope with the challenges of having three kids on the spectrum on the latest episode of her podcast.

Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
You Are Not Alone
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Sheletta says you don't have to feel isolated when caring for your autistic child and introduces parents to Family Voices of Minnesota, a place where they can find not just support, but friends.

Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Safe Halloween Fun for Special Needs Kids
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Sheletta shows you how you can have a safe and fun Halloween with your special needs children.




