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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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20:43

Opioid Deaths Are on the Decline

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2025/02/26

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.

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17:50

Acting Like a Mentor

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2025/02/18

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.

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16:09

Pacer Has Info on Housing

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2025/02/11

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

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08:47

How Yoga and Medication Can Make Your House More...

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2025/01/30

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.

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14:14

Teaching Your Autistic Child About Black History

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2025/01/22

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.

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09:02

Helping Autistic Children Who Have School Avoidance

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2025/01/14

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.

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08:44

Transitioning Out of School Based Services with a Trade

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2025/01/09

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

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20:03

Keeping Your Family Healthy for the Holidays

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2024/12/31

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

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17:03

Managing the Mobile Device of Your Autistic Child

Taking Authority Over Autism ·

2024/12/17

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.

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21:07

New Indoor Playground for Kids with Autism

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2024/12/10

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

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13:45

Xfinity Customers Get Wicked Perks!

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2024/12/03

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!

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10:24

Santa Can Bring His Sleigh to Your House

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2024/11/26

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.

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12:50

Make Sure Signatures Match on that Absentee Ballot

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2024/11/19

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.

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20:07

Finding Calm: How Yoga Helps Sheletta Cope with...

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2024/11/12

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.

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16:50

You Are Not Alone

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2024/11/05

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.

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19:09

Safe Halloween Fun for Special Needs Kids

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2024/10/29

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

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26:17

Frasier Finds Ways to Help Others

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2024/10/22

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.

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13:28

Helping Parents of Kids with Disabilities Find Support

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2024/10/15

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.

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21:33

Your Child's Healthcare Debt Won't Go on Your Credit...

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2024/10/08

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.

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24:41

The Importance of Culturally Similar Foster Homes

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2024/10/01

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.

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