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Taking Authority Over Autism

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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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24:11

Sheletta puts on historic job fair for autistic...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/11/02

For National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Sheletta hosts a job fair for autistic adults. Two of the parents join her show to express their gratitude and appreciation for helping their speical needs children find work.

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38:13

Getting healthy with HealtheMed

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/10/25

Sheletta chats with the Steve Pontius from HealtheMed about how their system helps parents who have kids with autism get access to doctors and therapists in their home.

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22:10

Your autistic kid CAN go to college...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/10/16

Your autistic kid can go to college! Sheletta chats with Dr. Buffy Smith at Dougherty Family College about how small class sizes and the individual attention they offer allows students with special needs to have success.

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20:26

Step Afrika! comes to Northrop Auditorium

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/10/10

Step Afrika! comes to Northrop Auditorium this Friday. The performance celebrates African culture while educating people about the history of stepping in America.

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22:20

First of its kind conference in Mankato...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/10/01

A first of its kind conference is coming to Mankato on October 27 at the Harry Meyering Center to help parents, caregivers and individuals who use self-direction services.

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25:50

Talking about the next COVID-19 vaccine...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/09/25

The FDA has approved the next COVID-19 vaccine. These new shots are now arriving in our community, at your clinic or your doctor's office or your neighborhood pharmacy. These shots are updated to target new strains of the virus. I bet you have questions about this! I know I do. That’s why I’m glad to welcome Dr. Nathan T. Chomilo to the podcast.

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22:36

Partnerships with a purpose

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/09/16

Sheletta talks to her friends from the Lacek Group about how their organization partners with Hammer & NER to help provide meals for adults with autism and other special needs.

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28:53

Fraser makes it fun at The Fair...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/09/03

Sheletta chats with her friends from Fraser live at the Minnesota State Fair about their sensory friendly house that allows kids with special needs to have fun at the Great Minnesota Get Together.

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18:36

Help for people who need special access at The Fair

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/08/27

This week Sheletta chats with her friends from Accra Homecare about what services and resources are available at The Minnesota State Fair for people with disabilities.

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21:39

The Fair’s new sensory friendly day

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/08/19

Sheletta chats with her friends at the Minnesota State Fair about their new sensory friendly day for kids and adults with special needs.

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23:28

The treetop trail is for all...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/08/07

Sheletta chat with her friends from The Minnesota Zoo about their new treetop trail and what safety precautions they've taken to keep kids with autism safe.

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21:21

Comcast has rewards for your whole family...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/08/02

Sheletta was exhausted trying to fill the last month of summer with fun things to do for her kids, until she found out about Comcast Xfinity's rewards program that offers fun for the entire family including free movies.

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18:55

Autistic artwork on display...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/07/26

While driving through St. Paul, Sheletta noticed a gallery that had artwork on display created by people with autism, so she invited them to talk about it on her latest podcast.

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25:51

Cocktails and conversations about autism...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/07/18

Sheletta chats with her friends at the Autism Society of Minnesota about their upcoming fundraiser involving her favorite thing: cocktails!

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21:44

Consider RV travel for your kids with autism...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/07/04

When Sheletta got urgent messages from dozens of parents who have kids with autism whose flights were canceled while on vacation, she advised them to do one thing: get a Camping World RV.

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24:18

Back to school is about more than backpacks...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/06/26

Sheletta chats with Adriene Thornton from Children's Minnesota about getting kids ready to go back to school by making sure they have all their vaccinations including the shot to protect them from the COVID-19 virus.

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14:30

You down with GOV? Yeah, you know me!

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/06/20

Sheletta sits down with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz about his efforts to make it easier for parents who have kids with special needs to find, access and take advantage of state services on the latest episode of her autism podcast.

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13:24

From nonverbal autistic to motivational speaker...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/06/11

Sheletta talks to Jesse Lee Horn who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3 and was nonverbal. Now he is a motivational speaker. He tells his inspirational story.

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17:13

Financial help for families with autism...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/06/06

Sheletta talks to autism advocate and Minnesota lawmaker Kim Hicks about the new budget and how families with special needs children benefit from funding and new legislation.

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16:51

A new leader, new lessons...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/05/29

Sheletta was excited to learn that Tonia Teasley has been selected as the head of PACER Center. Sheletta is excited that the longtime organization that helps families who have children with special needs can learn new lessons from new leadership.

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