Taking Authority Over Autism

Taking Authority Over Autism

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Taking Authority Over Autism episodes

  • A new resource center for families in St Paul
    A new Lutheran Social Service community hub brings together housing, early childhood education and comprehensive support services for children, youth and young families in Saint Paul.
    LSS celebrates the grand opening of the Center for Changing Lives - University | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
    24 min
  • Support for Parents of Autistic Adults

    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

    24 min
  • People are talking. DHS is listening.

    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. 

    30 min
  • Sprucing up St. Paul

    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. 

    Chroma Zone Mural & Art Festival

    24 min
  • Caravel Can Help!

     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.

    Comprehensive Autism Therapy | Caravel Autism Health

    21 min
  • Keeping Our Kids Safe During Transitions

    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.

    Assistive Technology for Autism & Special Needs - Order Now!

    26 min
  • When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors

    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.

    Weather safety | Minnesota Department of Public Safety

    22 min
  • It takes a village

    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 affordable place to stay in Houston.

    22 min
  • The Emmys are aware of autism
    Sheletta chats with her friend Paul McGuire-Grimes, Minnesota movie critic, about the autistic storylines and actors represented at this year's Emmy awards. Which ones have a shot at winning that coveted statuette? Paul offers his predictions.
    Paul's Trip to the Movies
    22 min
  • Get a deconstruction grant!

    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.

    https://recyclingandenergy.org/deconstruction/

     

    23 min

About 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…