Building Inclusive Communities, Part 2 with Jennifer Kaufman

Discover what’s possible when family, school and community unite. How can better education and training lead to safer, more inclusive communities for autistic individuals? This episode is part two of my conversation with Jennifer Kaufman, a former special-education school principal and the grandmother of a boy on the spectrum. We discuss what it takes to create communities where autistic individuals are understood and supported—from the classroom to emergency situations. We also touch on: Best practices in education for autistic students Common misconceptions about autism in education Jennifer’s training for first responders to support neurodiverse individuals in high-stress situations Creating inclusive environments through universal design The importance of building strong, collaborative relationships among families, schools, and communities Tips for grandparents of autistic children To learn more about Jennifer Kaufman and her work, please visit Grandparenting on the Spectrum. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey