Taking Authority Over Autism
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.
Episodes
As gas prices rise and paychecks remain steady, there is no shame in asking for help. Second Harvest Heartland not only provides food to thousands of Minnesotans every day but also provides a purpose for its volunteers. If you're looking for a place to donate your time, talent and resources, they have opportunities for you to serve others in need.
Second Harvest Heartland | Local Minnesota, Wisconsin food bank | 2harvest.org
If you have an adult child with a disability and you're looking for your tribe, Family Voices of Minnesota has a support group for that.
Parents of Adult Children Group - Family Voices of Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Human Services held listening sessions to hear from Minnesotans about their EIDBI services. What did people have to say? How did the state agency response? Sheletta finds out on the latest episode of her autism podcast.
On a ride around St. Paul with her kids, Sheletta noticed many amazing murals on buildings. When she went looking for the artist, she found something even better: The Creative Enterprise Zone, which features some artists who are on the spectrum.
Do you have a child who is newly diagnosed with autism and you're not sure where to start looking for resources and services? Look no further than Caravel Autism Health so your child can have a better outcome and a happier life.
The start of school is not only a busy time for most parents, but it's especially worrying for moms and dads who have kids on the spectrum who wander. Changes in schedules and transitions can make them more prone to eloping. How can we keep them safe? Sheletta may have found the answer from an angel.
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When it began to thunder, Sheletta looked out of the kitchen window and noticed that her neighbor's kids were still playing in their backyard pool, she made them go in the house; then, she called her friends at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to join her on a podcast to figure out if kids should go indoors when thunder roars.
Sheletta grew up in the safe village of Kelly Village, subsidized housing in Houston's 5th Ward, where she was nurtured and given the necessary discipline to succeed. As times get hard for many Black women and job prospects are few and far between, she encourages people to check in with Daveta Thomas from Housing Alliance HTX. Daveta is a pre-admission and occupancy manager and can help you find an aff...
Got a home deconstruction project and need more money to complete it? There's a grant for that. Sheletta tells you where you can find that money for that on the latest episode of her podcast.
Is your autistic adult child looking for work and can't find a job? Hennepin County wants to help. They've got a transition age youth and employment program that just might be a perfect fit.
Sheletta becomes fast friends with Megan Dolan, the autism mom, actress, and the brainchild behind "Not The Right Mom," a one-woman show that she wrote and produced. Megan travels the world performing for thousands of people using humor and storytelling to educate them about the concerns and celebrations of having a child on the spectrum. As if she wasn't busy enough, Sheletta challenges her to adapt her show into a movie.
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Tired of being cooped up in the house with your kids, but you just counted your coins and don't have enough money to take them somewhere fun? The City of St. Paul is hosting a free concert series at its parks all summer long. Bring a blanket, your babies, and a bag of snacks, and get out and enjoy the sweet sounds of some of the top bands in the Twin Cities.
https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/activities-events/...
With a housing boom happening in Cottage Grove, there's a big gap between the number of families moving to the area and the number of licensed child care providers. If you've been laid off, have a love for children, and live in Washington County, this may be the perfect pivot for your next career move.
https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/749/Become-a-Child-Care-Provider
It's the moment parents across St. Paul have all been waiting for: the renovations are done, and Hamline Library is opening again. Sheletta chats with library staff about all the cool new upgrades and even offers to do some special programming with her children's books in April for Autism Awareness Month.
https://sppl.org/locations/ha/
Sheletta was so excited to learn that Fraser is opening a satellite location in Mankato. The 90-year-old, award-winning autism center is now accepting new clients aged 2 to 6.
Get registered: ABA@FRASER.ORG or CALL 612-767-7222
James Clark, Inspector General of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, talks about how his office is fighting fraud and working to protect taxpayer funded services.
Pacer has a unique program that brings puppets to the classroom to teach students about inclusion and acceptance.
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