Taking Authority Over Autism

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.

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.

Sheletta chats with her friends from Pacer about housing options once adults with autism age out of school based programs and services. 

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.

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.

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. 

Sheletta talks to the folks at Dunwoody College about the programs they have available for autistic adults who age out of school based services.

Sheletta chats with her friends at Washington County to help families stay healthy for the holidays.

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.

Sheletta chats with Josephine Martinez, the owner of a new indoor playground in Woodbury especially designed for kids with special needs.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sheletta shows you how you can have a safe and fun Halloween with your special needs children.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

New children's books celebrate the Ojibwe culture and introduce early readers with the culture and language of the people.

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.

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.  

Sheletta chats with her friends from Summit Academy OIC about educational opportunities for adults to learn trades like construction, financial services and medical assistants. 

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.