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Taking Authority Over Autism
Housing help in St. Louis Park
For families in St. Louis Park who need help upgrading their homes but can't afford it, Sheletta tells you about some funding you can tap into to get it done on the latest episode of her autism podcast.
2026-02-17
25 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
What happens when they get older?
Now, 1 in 34 children in Minnesota has autism, and many school-based programs exist to help meet their needs. But at some point, they'll grow up. What happens when it's 1 in 34 elderly people on the spectrum? What's available for them then? One Minnesota-based organization, Hammer and N.E.R., has a new campaign and hopes to provide the long-term care many parents will be looking for in the future.
2026-02-10
20 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Employment help for people with autism
Sheletta chats with her friend Dee Torgerson from the Vocational Rehabilitation Office at Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development about how the program helps people with autism prepare for, find and keep a job. https://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/disabilities/
2026-02-04
25 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Getting your autistic teen to work
As Sheletta's oldest autistic son, Brandon, gets to the age where he can find a job, her biggest challenge is getting him there. She called her friend Barbara Bursack, a mobility manager at GoWashingtonMN.com, to explore safe transportation options and training for him.
2026-01-27
22 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Getting your autistic kids active
Sheletta is so excited that her autistic kids are getting active in after school programs like theater and debate team. She's encouraging other parents to take a leap of faith and sign up their high functioning children on the spectrum for extra curricular activities. Up first: The Civics Bee! www.ymcanorth.org/locations/center_for_youth_voice/programs/national_civics_bee
2026-01-20
20 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Mississippi doing better than Minnesota?
There are billboards popping up all over town that say Mississippi students have better reading test scores than children in Minnesota. What in the world? If Mississippi, known for being dead last in education every year, is better than us, what is that saying about our schools? Sheletta's talking to the brilliant brain behind these viral billboards and what conversation he hopes parents will spark with their schools and teachers, especially moms and dads of autistic kiddos.
2026-01-13
21 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
New merger means more services for neurodiverse college students
Sheletta chats with her friends at Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills about the two college communities and their upcoming merger, and how it's a win-win situation for neurodivergent students on the latest episode of her autism podcast .**Please note** The merge between the colleges is still pending approval by the Higher Learning Commission and the Minnesota State Board of Trustees.
2026-01-06
21 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Put down that cigarette, pick up the telephone
Start the new year right by breaking some bad habits that you picked up during COVID like smoking. On this week's episode of Taking Authority over Autism, Sheletta shows you how to put down the cigarette and pick up the phone to call Quit Partner at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. They have programs, medication and one-on-one coaching to help you break free from your nicotine addiction. https://www.quitpartnermn.com/
2025-12-31
16 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Reliable supplemental transportation for your special needs student
Sheletta is trying to figure out how to get her 7th grader to theater camp and her 8th grader to debate practice while picking up her 5th grader from school all at the same time. Being a divorced parent of three kids with autism, she's got to be careful about how they get to their appointments and after-school activities. She was excited to find out about HopSkipDrive, a supplemental student transportation service that uses vetted CareDrivers to provide rides with just six hours notice.
2025-12-30
18 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
In the midst of all the autism fraud happening in Minnesota
Sheletta introduces her listeners to the Minnesota Autism Center Midwest, a trusted autism therapy center that serves children on the spectrum. She chats with MAC Midwest's CEO Christine Bent who has been a leader in healthcare for three decades.
2025-12-23
20 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
How to COPE with stress
Holiday stress is hard, but you don't have to struggle alone. Sheletta chats with Jihan Ali from Hennepin County who shares information about a vital resource that offers help for you to COPE if you're in crisis mode so you can get back to living your best and healthiest life.
2025-12-16
22 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Black mommas battle for service
Black moms share their experience of fighting for fairness for their autistic children both inside and outside of their homes. Sheletta chats with Vinyarie, a fellow African American autism mom who says a library story time with her son crushed her spirit then made her a crusader for equity for neurodiverse children.
2025-12-11
24 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Finding the right provider for your Black autistic child
Sheletta chats with Andrea Lawson Founder and Chief Principal Consultant of HealthEQ Solutions, where she partners with organizations to design inclusive systems, about what it looks like to provide culturally competent care to Black neurodiverse children.
2025-12-10
40 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
The 2026 Special Olympics is coming to Minnesota. What can you expect?
Sheletta sits down and chats with the CEO, Christy Sovereign, to get all the details. Visit https://2026specialolympicsusagames.org/
2025-12-09
21 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Keep your family members safe: VACCINATE!
Sheletta chats with Dr. Ruth Lynfield with the Minnesota Department of Health about the importance of getting children vaccinated as we begin to visit family and friends for the holiday season.
2025-12-02
23 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
November is National Adoption Month
Sheletta is chatting with Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, about how the organization is working to erase disparities for neurodiverse children waiting to find forever homes.
2025-11-25
19 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Did you experience medical neglect during childbirth?
Sheletta chats with Attorney Marquel Longtin with Postman Law about medical negligence during childbirth and how you can determine whether or not you have a case. To contact Postman Law, log on to their website. https://www.postmanlaw.com/
2025-11-18
23 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Gumbo: Making Healthcare Easier to Access for Every Family
Sheletta Brundidge sits down with Peter Musimami Founder and CEO of Gumbo — a digital health platform designed to simplify and improve access to healthcare for underserved families.
2025-11-11
17 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
You Might Qualify for WIC
Sheletta Brundidge speaks the REAL truth about WIC with Harris County WIC Field Supervisor Joy Hamilton — and why more families qualify than they realize.
2025-11-05
19 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Advocating for Awareness & Action on Opioid Use
On this powerful episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, host Sheletta Brundidge teams up with Your Path Health to tackle the growing impact of opioid use on families and communities. Together, they discuss how education, advocacy, and access to support can help prevent addiction and promote healing. Tune in for an honest, hope-filled conversation about breaking the cycle and building healthier futures.
2025-10-31
27 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Breaking the Silence: Domestic Violence Awareness with WAdvocates
Host Sheletta Brundidge sits down with WAdvocates to raise awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They discuss how to support survivors, break cycles of abuse, and build safer communities. Learn more at wadvocates.org.
2025-10-28
18 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Sparking Inclusive Research
In this episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, Sheletta Brundidge speaks with researchers from SPARK, the largest autism study ever conducted. With more than 400,000 participants nationwide, SPARK is changing how we understand autism—but there’s still work to do. Join Sheletta as she amplifies the call for inclusion in autism research and shows how every family’s story can help spark change.
2025-10-21
23 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Empowering Families with the Parent Support Outreach Program
In this episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, host Sheletta Brundidge highlights Washington County’s Parent Support Outreach Program (P.S.O.P.), a resource designed to help families access support before a crisis hits. Learn how P.S.O.P. connects parents with tools, guidance, and community to strengthen families raising children with autism and beyond.
2025-10-14
23 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
PACER’s Tech Expo
In this episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, host Sheletta Brundidge sits down with the team from PACER.org to talk about their upcoming Tech Expo on October 11th. Discover how innovative technology is helping families and individuals with autism gain independence, confidence, and connection. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about resources that make a real difference. #TakingAuthorityOverAutism #ShelettaBrundidge #PACERCenter #AutismAwareness #TechForGood
2025-10-07
19 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Sober Celebrations with Kul Mocks
On this episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, host Sheletta Brundidge chats with the owner of Kul Mocks, a women-owned company making delicious, ready-to-drink mocktails. They talk about how these alcohol-free beverages are creating inclusive celebrations for families who want to enjoy parties and social gatherings without the risks of alcohol. Tune in to learn how Kul Mocks is changing the way we toast life’s biggest moments.
2025-09-30
20 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Learn to eat healthy at NorthPoint
After seeing a spike in her blood pressure and cholesterol levels, Sheletta tapped her friends at NorthPoint Health & Wellness for tips so she could learn to eat right so she could manage diabetes and heart disease on the latest episode of her podcast. To learn about NorthPoint's services, log on to northpointhealth.org.
2025-09-23
21 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Thriving with ECFE
In this episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, host Sheletta shares her personal journey as a new mom navigating the challenges of raising her firstborn. She opens up about attending Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes and how they provided the tools, support, and confidence she needed to help her child thrive. She also sits down with the ECFE team to highlight the resources available for parents just like her. If you’re looking for guidance, community, and practical strategies, this conversation will show you that you don’t have to do it alone.
2025-09-16
31 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Closing the Gaps: Rethinking Autism Diagnosis
On this episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, host Sheletta Brundidge takes a hard look at the gaps in autism diagnosis. She’s joined by a specialist from the University of Minnesota’s Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain to share expert insight on this topic.
2025-09-09
27 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Reaching for Resources: Support for Individuals with Disabilities
On this episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, host Sheletta Brundidge talks with Reach for Resources about the programs, tools, and support available for individuals with disabilities and their families. From navigating services to accessing community resources, this conversation offers practical guidance and encouragement for caregivers and loved ones. Tune in to discover ways to empower and support those living with disabilities.
2025-09-02
20 min
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.
2025-08-26
20 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
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.
2025-08-19
18 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
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.
2025-08-12
23 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
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.
2025-08-05
18 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
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.
2025-07-29
20 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
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.
2025-07-22
08 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
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.
2025-07-14
12 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
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.
2025-07-05
11 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
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.
2025-06-26
22 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
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.
2025-06-17
15 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Getting more people to become teachers...
On the latest episode of her autism podcast, Sheletta chats with Mikisha Nation with Teach for America about her efforts to get more people to become teachers, which is important because there is a lack of special education teachers across the country.
2025-06-03
54 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Music makes a difference...
Sheletta shares the story about her son Daniel was non-verbal for the first five years of his life until he started singing. The mom of three autistic kids learned that the child could be taught through music. This week she chats with Shana Moses who directs a choir of dementia patients and says music motivates them to remember things that doctors, and family members think they've long forgotten.
2025-05-28
12 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Twins have Autism Day at the ballpark
Sheletta chats with her friends from the Minnesota Twins to let everyone know about the Autism Awareness Day at the ballpark coming up on May 28th.
2025-05-20
15 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Program hopes to help wandering autistic kids
Sheletta chats with her pals at the Stearns County Sheriff's Office about a new program they've implemented that hopes to make it easier to find kids on the spectrum who wander away on the latest episode of her podcast Taking Authority over Autism.
2025-05-13
08 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Banyan helps people in the Phillips Neighborhood
Sheletta chats with her friends at Banyan Community Center about how they help children in the Phillips Neighborhood with after school and mentoring programs and how they've got an event coming up that allows people to help them keep doing the good work.
2025-05-07
10 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Wellshare Has a Wealth of Information
Sheletta chats with Roxana Segura about Project Salud, a program through Wellshare that aims to provide information and make connections within the Hispanic community to battle opioid misuse on the latest episode of her podcast.
2025-04-29
24 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Minnesota is #1 for youth voting!
Sheletta talks with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon about how Minnesota was able to take the top spot for youth voter turnout and more on the latest episode of her autism podcast.
2025-04-23
20 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Are libraries safe?
Sheletta chats with Dr. Artika Tyner about how drug abusers are seeking refuge in library bathrooms, putting families and children at risk.
2025-04-15
25 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Sheletta Goes to Philly to Spread Awareness
Sheletta joins a North Philly organization to host a special day on April 12th for kids on the spectrum and their families for Autism Awareness Month.
2025-04-08
18 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
The Basics of Bullying
There is a free workshop for parents who have special needs kids experiencing bullying in school. It'll teach you how to get help through your support team so that your child can have a successful and safe school year.
2025-04-01
15 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
What happens if budget cuts happen?
What happens to your special needs child if budget cuts happen or the Department of Education is shut down? Sheletta chats with an expert who can help you develop a plan for your neurodivergent child.
2025-03-25
14 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Sleep Better: Getting Healthy for Spring
Oftentimes, parents who have kids with autism don't get much sleep because the only time they can get work done and complete chores is after their kids go to bed. Dr. Abigail Miller, Chief Medical Officer from UnitedHealthcare of Minnesota offers tips for how to sleep better and get healthy for spring.
2025-03-18
15 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
A college for kids with autism?
Sheletta tells you all about a college for kids with autism and how their annual fundraiser coming up this weekend makes it possible for more adults on the spectrum to learn to live independently successfully.
2025-03-13
17 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Celebrating trailblazers for Women's History Month
In honor of Women's History Month, Dr. Alta DeRoo, the Chief Medical Officer at Hazleden Betty Ford talks about the challenges of being a trailblazer. She also shares how Former First Lady Betty Ford's journey continues to inspire and empower women today.
2025-03-04
16 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Opioid Deaths Are on the Decline
Minnesota's drug overdose deaths dropped nearly 5% from 2022 to 2023, according to new CDC data thanks in part to education and awareness provided by organizations like Steve Rummler Hope Network.
2025-02-26
20 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Acting Like a Mentor
Sheletta is blown away by the performance of Nisi Collins as "Adrienne" in MIlo Imagines The World at Children's Theater Company in Minneapolis. So much so, that she asks the actress to mentor her autistic daughter who wants to be in a school play.
2025-02-18
17 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Pacer Has Info on Housing
Sheletta chats with her friends from Pacer about housing options once adults with autism age out of school based programs and services.
2025-02-12
16 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
How Yoga and Medication Can Make Your House More Peaceful
Sheletta chats with her friend Shontel Booker of Dream in Color Yoga studios about how we can use yoga and medication to make our autistic children and ourselves more calm and at peace during times of stress.
2025-01-30
08 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Teaching Your Autistic Child About Black History
Sheletta's friend Shannon Gibney recently wrote a book that will help teach your child about the modern day civil rights struggles and the legacy of George Floyd.
2025-01-22
14 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Helping Autistic Children Who Have School Avoidance
Students with autism sometimes struggle with school avoidance. Sheletta chats with her friends at Pacer about a free workshop that offers parents some positive intervention to help their children.
2025-01-14
09 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Transitioning Out of School Based Services with a Trade
Sheletta talks to the folks at Dunwoody College about the programs they have available for autistic adults who age out of school based services.
2025-01-09
08 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Keeping Your Family Healthy for the Holidays
Sheletta chats with her friends at Washington County to help families stay healthy for the holidays.
2024-12-31
20 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Managing the Mobile Device of Your Autistic Child
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.
2024-12-17
17 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
New Indoor Playground for Kids with Autism
Sheletta chats with Josephine Martinez, the owner of a new indoor playground in Woodbury especially designed for kids with special needs.
2024-12-10
21 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Xfinity Customers Get Wicked Perks!
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!
2024-12-03
13 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Santa Can Bring His Sleigh to Your House
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.
2024-11-26
10 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Make Sure Signatures Match on that Absentee Ballot
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.
2024-11-19
12 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Finding Calm: How Yoga Helps Sheletta Cope with Raising Kids on the Spectrum
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.
2024-11-12
20 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
You Are Not Alone
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.
2024-11-05
16 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Safe Halloween Fun for Special Needs Kids
Sheletta shows you how you can have a safe and fun Halloween with your special needs children.
2024-10-29
19 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Frasier Finds Ways to Help Others
Sheletta chats with Diane Cross from Fraser about their upcoming gala and how folks can make a difference in the lives of young people and adults with special needs.
2024-10-22
26 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Helping Parents of Kids with Disabilities Find Support
Sheletta chats with Carolyn Allshouse about how Family Voices of Minnesota helps parents of kids with disabilities find their voice, and a few friends along the way.
2024-10-15
13 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Your Child's Healthcare Debt Won't Go on Your Credit Report
Kids with special needs like autism often have other health challenges which can result in increased medical costs. Sheletta talks to Senator Liz Boldon about a new Minnesota law that helps families.
2024-10-08
21 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
The Importance of Culturally Similar Foster Homes
In this week's episode, Sheletta interviews Michelle McIntosh, the Senior Social Worker for foster care in Washington County, MN to discuss the importance of culturally similar foster homes. Listen in to learn more.
2024-10-01
24 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Introducing Ojibwe Culture to More Eyes and Minds
New children's books celebrate the Ojibwe culture and introduce early readers with the culture and language of the people.
2024-09-24
18 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
How to Fight the Flu and Win
Flu season is just around the corner. In this week's episode, Sheletta talks with Dr. Daniel Fick, CMO or Hy-Vee's heath and medical initiatives, who shares what you can do to help keep yourself more safe from the flu. Listen in to learn more.
2024-09-17
21 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Autistic Adults Can Vote, Too
Sheletta chats with her friends from Hennepin County to educate caregivers how they can help the autistic adults in their lives vote in the upcoming presidential election.
2024-09-10
21 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Your Adult Child with Autism Can Learn a Trade
Sheletta chats with her friends from Summit Academy OIC about educational opportunities for adults to learn trades like construction, financial services and medical assistants.
2024-09-03
23 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
A Different Name, but The Same Service: Live from the MN State Fair
Live from the MN State Fair, Sheletta chats with her friends from Accra all the help they've provided for her special needs kids and the transition from PCA program to CFSS that will start happening in October and how that will impact families on the latest episode of autism her podcast.
2024-08-27
16 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Teaching kids with autism through art
Sheletta chats with the curator of Black Grit, an art exhibit in Minneapolis, about how kids with autism can harness the power of art to learn and to express themselves.
2024-08-21
18 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Help getting your kids ready to go back to school...
Washington County is helping parents get their kids ready to go back to school with a free backpack giveaway event that includes haircuts.
2024-08-14
13 min
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Overcoming the fear factor to get help...
The 988 Minnesota Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress. Sheletta chats with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy professional Lambers Fisher about how Black people can get over the "fear factor" and get help when they need it.
2024-07-30
21 min
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Making sure you have a safe home...
Duzong Yang with the Minnesota Department of Health tells Sheletta and her listeners how to make sure you have a safe home for your children.
2024-07-23
19 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Tap into the Metro Transit TAP program...
Sheletta chats with her friends at Metro Transit to talk about their TAP program that allows riders to get $1 rides on buses and light rail lines if they qualify.
2024-07-14
24 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Low income housing units get internet access
Low income housing units in St Paul will now have access to internet services thanks to a new program from Comcast. Stacy Kumar-Nelson explains to Sheletta how that will help families in underserved communities and create digital equity.
2024-06-22
25 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Free preschool opens in September...
This September, a new Lutheran Social Service early learning center will provide high quality preschool for families in St. Paul. Sheletta makes sure all the parents on the East Side know about the center, the childcare options and the jobs that are available.
2024-06-08
26 min
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Sheletta chats with star from the movie Ezra
Sheletta chats with William Fitzgerald, one of the stars from the movie Ezra. It's the story about a dad whose son has autism and the challenges he faces raising his special needs child. William plays the son in the film.
2024-05-27
18 min
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Taking steps for autism
Sheletta chats with her friends from the Autism Society of Minnesota about their annual fundraiser and the fun things they have planned for kids on the spectrum this summer.
2024-05-21
26 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Kinship support services...
Sheletta shares information about kinship support resources and services available through Lutheran Social Service so that family members and friends who take in and house folks in need can get the help they need.
2024-05-05
30 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Finding success with self directed care
Nobody knows how to take care of your special needs child better than you do. Which is many parents find success with self directed care.
2024-04-25
25 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
The Saints go sensory friendly...
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Saint Paul Saints host a sensory friendly day at the ballpark for neurodiverse fans.
2024-04-14
23 min
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Hanging with Bill Halter
Sheletta reconnects with her friend Bill Halter about a special day he's planned for special needs kids and adults at US Bank Stadium.
2024-04-08
23 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Get the lead out...
Sheletta chats with her friends from Hennepin County about a grant program that gives families who qualify up to $15,000 to remove lead paint from their homes.
2024-03-28
23 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Tubman celebrates young people at March event...
Sheletta chats with Jen Polzin, the executive director of Tubman, about an event they have coming up March 21st to celebrate young people called EXPRESS GOOD.
2024-03-20
20 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Colette keeps climbing the corporate ladder...
Sheletta chats with her friend Colette Campbell about her new promotion at Bremer Bank and how the financial institution partnered with Sheletta to create job opportunities for adults with autism.
2024-02-29
23 min
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Making sure we're all well...
The Power of People Leadership Institute creates a wellness village where all people, including children with autism, can come and get vaccines and health screenings including teeth cleaning and eye exams.
2024-02-20
15 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Jamecia's show is for everyone...
Grammy award winning singer Jamecia Bennett's new show at the Ordway on Feb 23rd is for everyone, including kids with special needs.
2024-02-06
15 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
So excited about Joe Mauer's new book
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.
2024-01-31
24 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Explaining the new JN-1 COVID variant...
Sheletta chats with Dr Brooke Cunningham, who is the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, about the new JN-1 COVID variant...
2024-01-20
16 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
Honor Martin Luther King, Jr on MLK Day
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.
2024-01-09
18 min
Taking Authority Over Autism
A Broadway show about autism
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.
2024-01-01
17 min