Taking Authority Over Autism

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 [https://paulstriptothemovies.com/]

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/ [https://recyclingandenergy.org/deconstruction/]

Helping your adult autistic child find work

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. Seniors and people with disabilities | Hennepin County [https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/assistance/disability/seniors-people-with-disabilities?from=seniors-disabilities] Disability Hub MN - Your Options: Work [https://disabilityhubmn.org/your-options/work/]

One woman. One show. One fabulous story.

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. * https://www.nottherightmom.com/

Free fun for the kids in St Paul

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/summer-activities-events/music-parks