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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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All Episodes

31:22

Thriving with ECFE

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2025/09/16

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

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27:51

Closing the Gaps: Rethinking Autism Diagnosis

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2025/09/09

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.

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20:50

Reaching for Resources: Support for Individuals with...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/09/02

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.

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20:53

Getting help for your autistic kids at city parks

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/08/26

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.

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18:02

Washington County is having a Back-to-School Event

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/08/19

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.

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22:28

Navigating Childcare with Confidence

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/08/12

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.

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17:53

Changing the Outcome

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/08/05

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.

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20:34

Learn how to communicate with your kids in crisis

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/07/29

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.

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08:23

A new autism daycare...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/07/22

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.

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12:34

A new documentary highlights caregivers

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/07/14

Sheletta talks to the people behind a new documentary that highlights critical role of disability caretakers on the latest episode of her autism podcast.

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11:45

Summer camp teaches kids about dollars and cents

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/07/05

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.

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22:02

Pacer Center prepares parents to battle restrictions

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/06/26

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.

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15:55

A new program wants to make a way for those in need

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/06/17

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.

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54:49

Getting more people to become teachers...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/06/03

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.

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12:06

Music makes a difference...

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/05/28

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.

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15:00

Twins have Autism Day at the ballpark

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/05/20

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.

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08:04

Program hopes to help wandering autistic kids

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2025/05/13

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.

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10:29

Banyan helps people in the Phillips Neighborhood

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/05/06

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.

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24:27

Wellshare Has a Wealth of Information

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2025/04/29

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.

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20:25

Minnesota is #1 for youth voting!

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2025/04/23

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.

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