{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Pieces For My Puzzle","title":"Grandparenting on the Spectrum & Autism Safety with Jennifer Kaufman","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2006,"description":"Discover how a school principal and grandmother navigate\nautism, support families, and train first responders to keep neurodiverse kids\nsafe. Tune in now!\nIn this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Kaufman to\nexplore her powerful journey from both sides of the desk. We discuss practical\nstrategies for grandparents, how to support adult children raising neurodiverse\nkids, and the critical importance of autism safety training for law\nenforcement. Whether you are a parent, educator, or first responder, this\nepisode offers hope, humor, and real help.\nKey Topics Discussed:\nThe\n    dual perspective of being both a school principal and a grandmother of an\n    autistic grandchild.\nThe\n    biggest misconceptions grandparents have about autism, including the idea\n    that \"he doesn't seem autistic.\"\nHow\n    grandparents can support their adult children without overstepping—following\n    the parents' lead and listening without judgment.\nCreating\n    sensory-friendly, predictable home environments that help autistic\n    grandchildren feel safe and comfortable.\nHow\n    First Response Autism trains police, first responders, and educators to\n    support neurodiverse community members.\nShifting\n    perspective from \"they're giving you a hard time\" to\n    \"they're having a hard time\" to prevent crisis situations.\nThe\n    power of unconditional presence—showing up consistently without trying to\n    \"fix\" everything.\nThe\n    critical importance of water safety and swimming lessons for individuals\n    with autism.\nGuest Info and Contact Details:\nAbout Jennifer Kaufman:\nJennifer Kaufman is a school principal, grandmother, author, and the founder of\nFirst Response Autism. She offers authentic, lived experience to help families\nnavigate autism with practical strategies and deep understanding.\nResources & Links:\nRead\n    the Book: Grandparenting on the Spectrum: A Journey from Both Sides\n    of the Desk (Available on Barnes & Noble and Amazon)\nFirst\n    Response Autism: Learn more about...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_jfEJXm-OOwrGOMJv-nMx9KRGzPdAWflfVDcTNXApgc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNzYz/YWVkZTdlNGI5OTdm/OWM3OWMzNDVlYjdl/MTQ3NS5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}