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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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15:43

Finding the money for your kiddo...

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2022/08/07

Sheletta didn't realize for three years that her son Daniel qualified for a disability waiver that paid for everything from a PCA to safety equipment for her home. She talks to her friends from Accra Home Care about how to manage the system to get the support you need for your special needs child.

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16:09

The Autism Artist...

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2022/08/03

Sheletta chats with Harrison Heinks, an award winning artist who is hosting a new exhibit to showcase his work. He also has autism.

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16:59

Gettin’ it in with Guy...

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2022/07/26

KARE 11 meteorologist Guy Brown joins Sheletta to talk about his new book and how he created a companion workbook especially geared toward unique learners like her autistic children.

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21:19

The Book of Brandon...

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2022/07/17

When Sheletta found out that a pastor preached a sermon about her son Brandon's autism children's book, she invited the minister who delivered the message, Rev. Charles E Goodman, Jr. from Tabernacle Church in Georgia to join her show...

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28:38

NASCAR driver helps create autism acceptance

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/07/10

Sheletta thanks NASCAR driver Brandon Brown for not only putting the cover of her latest book on his car, but also for the kindness he's shown toward her autistic son Brandon.

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17:43

Xfinity Home Security keeps kids safe...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/06/26

Sheletta talks about how Xfinity's Home Security system has kept her kids with autism who wander safe with upgraded key locks and door chirps.

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15:48

You mad Bro?

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/06/18

Sheletta tells her producer about all the people who are surprisingly angry that the #LetsGoBrandon flag inspired her son Brandon and are taking out their frustrations by leaving vile comments in the reviewer section on Amazon where his best-selling children's book is being sold.

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25:20

Kate Swenson keeps it real...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/05/28

Amazing autism mom and best selling author Kate Swenson joins Sheletta's show and keeps it real about the struggles and the successes of being the parent of a child with special needs.

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19:38

Helping autistic teens...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/05/14

Sheletta chats with Tanya Herbst from The Christopher Center in Minnesota. Tanya has a new program to help autistic teenagers learn how to socialize with one another.

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20:27

Camping with autistic kids...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/05/05

Sheletta says she's found the perfect campsite for autistic kids to enjoy while experiencing the great outdoors.

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27:15

Helping your kid become independent...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/04/27

Sheletta is challenged by Coach Nick Slusser, a Special Education Teacher at Holmen High School in Wisconsin, who says instead of doing everything for her kiddos, it's time for her to teach them some essential life skills so they can become independent adults.

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23:15

Brandons’ book giveaway

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/04/21

Sheletta chats with Ann Nyankundi from United Family Medicine about their partnership to give away hundreds of her new book for Autism Awareness Month.

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12:34

Minnesota baseball team’s sensory room...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/04/14

Sheletta talks about the new autism sensory friendly room at Target Field that provides a safe and quiet space for families who have children with special needs attending Minnesota Twins home games...

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15:03

A picture is worth a thousand words...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/04/07

Illustrator Darcy Bell-Myers tells Sheletta how she was able to capture the sensibilities as well as the soul of her son Brandon in her latest autism book Brandon Spots His Sign.

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14:46

Finding a job when you have autism

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/03/24

Sheletta chats with her friends at Autism Speaks about their upcoming webinar that helps people on the spectrum find jobs.

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19:18

Bring in the barber...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/03/16

Sheletta and her barber talk about how important it is to educate barbers and beauticians about the best way to deal with their clients who have autism.

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28:11

Everyone can afford access...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/03/01

Sheletta couldn't believe it when her friends at Comcast told her about a way to get low-cost internet while taking advantage of a new government program that'll essentially bring your monthly bill down to ZERO dollars.

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15:02

The color of fun...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/02/21

Sheletta talks about how The Crayola Experience at Mall of America is a great place for kids with autism to have fun.

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17:41

A bowl of culture...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/02/16

Dr. Artika Tyner joins Sheletta to talk about a new book that teaches about cultural heritage through a bowl of gumbo for Black History Month.

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13:14

Stop at the Science Museum

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2022/02/08

Sheletta introduces autism moms and dads to all the fun things their special needs kiddos can do at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

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