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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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01:06:41

Learning the signs...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/05/17

Sheletta chats with Katie Green about the CDC's "Learn the signs. Act early." program that helps parents track their child's development and act early if there is a concern.

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25:02

Looking for a college for your high functioning ASD kid?

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2023/05/09

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.

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09:27

Sheletta celebrates kids with autism

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/05/02

To close out Autism Awareness Month, Sheletta partnered with the Minnesota Autism Center to host a festival celebrating kids on the spectrum.

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15:09

From special ed to Dartmouth grad...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/04/17

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.

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29:38

Comcast makes their services accessible...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/04/09

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.

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22:37

Letta talks about the Lifeworks celebration

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/04/01

Sheletta talks with her friends from Lifeworks about their annual celebration coming up April 20th in honor of Autism Awareness Month.

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15:58

Disabilities Services Day...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/03/26

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.

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15:35

Sheletta gives hero bus driver $1,000

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/03/19

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.

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19:55

Help with affordable housing...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/03/07

Sheletta talks with Dr. J from AEON about how families with kids who have special needs can access affordable housing.

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24:43

Girl Scouts new CEO committed to kids with autism

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/02/19

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.

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19:20

Helping leaders learn about kids with autism

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/02/12

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.

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56:49

Change is coming...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/02/05

Sheletta invites her friends from Accra Homecare to talk about changes coming to benefits and services for children with special needs throughout Minnesota.

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17:51

Doll therapy does the trick...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/01/29

Robin Hickman Winfield talks about how her doll therapy helped Sheletta's autistic daughter find confidence.

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19:07

Educate yourself!

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2023/01/10

Sheletta talks about the importance of not only finding good therapy for your children, but also about how to educate yourself as well on the latest episode of her autism podcast.

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20:46

Teaching kids how to give back...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/12/24

Sheletta is joined by Niila Hebert who talks about the importance of teaching kids how to give back and make a difference in their community, even if they have special needs.

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23:31

Sensory friendly vaccine clinics...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/12/16

Sheletta talks to her friends from the Autism Society of Minnesota about their upcoming sensory friendly vaccine clinics.

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12:49

Santa makes special needs kids feel special...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/12/04

The most diverse group of Santas EVER is coming to Mall of America and Sheletta talks to Santa Larry about how they're trained to help special needs kids feel special when they come to sit on Santa's lap.

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14:17

Chatting with the Chief...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/11/23

Sheletta chats with the new Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara who, like her, has a child with autism spectrum disorders.

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21:41

Following up on the autism suite...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/11/15

Sheletta checks in with Brett Edelson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare to see how families who have kids with special needs received their sensory friendly suite at Target Field.

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17:18

How to get a grant to educate kids with autism...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/11/07

Have you ever heard for the VELA Foundation? Well, Sheletta talks to the president of that organization because they have grants to help autism advocates out there to fund educational programs for kids with special needs...

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