210 Grandparenting on the Spectrum with Jennifer Kaufman M.S.E.T, M.A.Ed.L
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Release Date: 05/26/2025
001 Welcome to Growing Older Living Younger
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
"The choices you make, your thoughts, what you eat, how you move, how you interact with others, can change your aging at the cellular level.' (Gillian Lockitch) Welcome to Growing Older, Living Younger (GOLY), the podcast where you will discover ways to boost your metabolism, enhance your mental and physical energy, and ward off disorders we wrongly think are inevitable as we age. Your host, Dr. Gillian Lockitch, evolved her personal road map to aging youthfully during her rehabilitation from emergency spinal surgery following a series of catastrophic life...
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Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
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Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
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Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
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Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
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Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
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218 Beyond Lifespan: Why Healthspan is your Real Goal! with Dr. William Hsu
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
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info_outlineIn this deeply personal and informative episode 210, Dr. Gillian Lockitch is joined by Jennifer Kaufman, a seasoned educator and school principal with over two decades of experience in autism education—who also happens to be the grandmother of a child on the autism spectrum. Jennifer offers a rare dual perspective: professional insights shaped by years at the helm of a specialized autism school, and heartfelt wisdom drawn from her own family's journey. Together, they explore the evolving role of grandparents in today’s families, particularly when a child is diagnosed with autism. Jennifer shares how her expectations as a grandparent shifted, the emotional complexities that followed, and how her professional training helped—but didn’t fully prepare her—for the personal impact of the diagnosis. Drawing from her book, Grandparenting on the Spectrum: A Journey from Both Sides of the Desk, she provides gentle, practical guidance for navigating these often unspoken challenges. Listeners will learn how to offer support without overwhelming their adult children, create routines that help neurodiverse grandchildren feel safe and connected, and build relationships based on love, patience, and flexibility. This episode is an essential listen not just for grandparents, but for anyone touched by autism, looking to better understand the balance between knowledge and compassion, action and acceptance.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 – Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
Dr. Lockitch introduces the episode theme and guest, highlighting the growing relevance of autism in multigenerational families.
05:46 – Becoming a Grandparent Changed Everything
Jennifer reflects on how grandparenting a child with autism reshaped her perspective as an educator and as a family member.
08:33 – Universal Lessons from the Spectrum
While autism is the focus, Jennifer discusses how her insights apply to many families raising neurodiverse or medically complex children.
10:19 – Giving Help When It’s Wanted, Not When It’s Not
Jennifer shares respectful ways to support your adult children without overstepping.
14:12 – From Principal to Grandma: Why She Wrote the Book
Learn how Jennifer’s professional lens and personal heart came together to create a guide for others.
19:29 – Moving from Fear to Connection
Advice for grandparents feeling overwhelmed after a diagnosis, and how to build bonds through curiosity, not control.
25:03 – Adapting to Each Child’s Unique Needs
Tips for creating supportive environments and routines that help grandchildren thrive during visits.
31:18 – Long-Term Thinking: Promoting Independence Early
Jennifer explains how encouraging autonomy in small ways today supports a child’s future well-being.
36:38 – When Parents Are in Denial: Proceed with Care
What to do if you suspect autism but the parents haven’t accepted it yet—without causing conflict.
39:03 – How Autism is Changing Society’s View of Caregiving
The impact of greater awareness and the shift from autism “awareness” to “acceptance.”
41:26 – Final Words of Wisdom
Jennifer’s takeaway for all grandparents: follow your child and grandchild’s lead, and bring calm to the family dynamic.
About Jennifer Kaufman and the book: Grandparenting on the Spectrum: A Journey from Both Sides of the Desk.
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