Jennifer Kaufman -544

Jennifer Kaufman -544

June 8, 2026 · 18 min

About this episode

Jennifer Kaufman discusses her experiences and insights as a grandmother of a child with autism and offers support for other grandparents and first responders.

Today we welcome Jennifer Kaufman, educator, advocate, speaker and the grandmother of a child with autism. Jennifer is here to offer insights from her book, “Grandparents on the Spectrum: A Journey from Both Sides of the Desk.” Jennifer speaks to the people who are closest to autism but often feel the least equipped – grandparents who want to help but don’t know how, and first responders who need practical tools, not theory. She is a leading voice in the autism community offering support and love to people across the country, as well as her own family.

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