Jennifer Kaufman
Author/Principal/Speaker
Jennifer Kaufman is a school principal at an autism school in northern New Jersey, serving students ages 5-21. She brings a unique dual perspective to autism advocacy: as both an educator and the grandmother of a child on the spectrum.
Jennifer is the founder of First Response Autism, where she provides critical training to police departments and first responders on how to effectively and safely support community members with autism during encounters and emergencies. Her work bridges the gap between law enforcement and the autism community, creating safer outcomes for individuals on the spectrum.
She's also the author of Grandparenting on the Spectrum: A Journey from Both Sides of the Desk, and presents workshops nationwide on engaging grandparents as educational allies for students with autism.