Autism Advocacy & Family Support Expert; Law Enforcement Autism Response Trainer & Founder of First Response Autism Solutions; Author of "Grandparenting on the Spectrum"

New York, NY, USA
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Jennifer Kaufman Biography

Jennifer Kaufman has spent more than 20 years as a school principal at special education schools in northern New Jersey, where she has guided hundreds of families through IEPs, behavioral supports and the complex journey of raising a child with autism. When her own grandchild was diagnosed, her professional expertise gained an entirely new dimension: the view from the other side of the desk. That experience became the foundation for her 2025 book, "Grandparenting on the Spectrum: A Journey from Both Sides of the Desk," which has connected with readers across the country who finally feel seen in their specific role in the autism journey.

Kaufman speaks to grandparent groups, family organizations, universities and professional conferences. Through her training company, First Response Autism Solutions LLC, she prepares law enforcement agencies, police academies and campus security teams for real-world interactions with individuals with autism. She has appeared on television and on numerous podcasts. She holds graduate degrees in educational technology and educational leadership, with certifications as both a New Jersey principal and superintendent.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/07/2026.

Jennifer Kaufman Speaking Topics

  • They're Not Giving You a Hard Time. They're Having One: Understanding Autism from the Inside Out

    Autism looks different in every child, every classroom, and every community. In this keynote, Jennifer Kaufman draws on fifteen years as an autism school principal and her personal experience as a grandmother of a child with autism to help audiences understand behavior as communication. Whether you are a grandparent, educator, or community professional, you will leave with practical tools, genuine insight, and a framework for responding with confidence instead of confusion.

    Attendee Results:

    • Understand why behavior is always communication and how to respond effectively
    • Recognize the difference between defiance and dysregulation
    • Develop practical strategies for supporting individuals with autism in real-world settings
    • Shift from frustration to empathy without sacrificing structure or accountability

  • The Other Side of the Desk: What Grandparents Need to Know About Supporting a Family Touched by Autism

    Grandparents are often the first call and the last resort when a grandchild is diagnosed with autism. Yet most resources completely overlook them. Jennifer Kaufman speaks directly to grandparents who love their families deeply but feel lost, left out, or unsure how to help without overstepping. Drawing from her book and her dual role as professional and grandmother, she delivers an honest, hopeful, and deeply practical conversation that grandparents consistently describe as the talk they have been waiting for.

    Attendee Results:

    • Understand what an autism diagnosis means for the whole family system
    • Learn how to support your adult child without undermining their parenting
    • Discover communication strategies that reduce conflict and build trust
    • Leave with concrete next steps and renewed confidence in your role

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Jennifer Kaufman Videos

Jennifer Kaufman - "The Life Unscripted Podcast with Rosabel Zohfeld"

Jennifer Kaufman - "The Life Unscripted Podcast with Rosabel Zohfeld"

How to Support Your Autistic Grandchild

Jennifer Kaufman - "Living Abundantly with Sarah Vie"

Jennifer Kaufman - "Living Abundantly with Sarah Vie"

Some conversations remind us that abundance isn’t just about what we achieve — it’s about how we grow, how we show up for others, and how we...

Jennifer Kaufman - "Complicated Kids" Podcast

Jennifer Kaufman - "Complicated Kids" Podcast

Grandparenting on the Spectrum

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Jennifer Kaufman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as They're Not Giving You a Hard Time. They're Having One: Understanding Autism from the Inside Out, The Other Side of the Desk: What Grandparents Need to Know About Supporting a Family Touched by Autism, First Response, Real Results: Preparing Law Enforcement for Interactions with Individuals with Autism and Two Sides of the Desk: A Professional's Journey into the World of Special Education Families. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jennifer Kaufman for your event is available upon request. Jennifer Kaufman generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jonathan Mooney, Kenneth Mims, Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, Abbey Romeo and Patrick Casale. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jennifer Kaufman for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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