Jacqueline N. Kaufman

Jacqueline N. Kaufman serves as Associate Chair and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan Medical School. Her clinical and academic work bridges neuropsychology with physical disability rehabilitation, focusing on improving assessment accessibility and developmental outcomes for pediatric and adolescent populations with complex motor and cognitive challenges.

Her research centers on adapting cognitive assessments for severe speech and motor impairments, cerebral palsy neuropsychology, and social development in disabled adolescents. Key investigations include creating accessible testing protocols for non-verbal patients, analyzing parental perspectives on girls' social development with physical disabilities, and examining neurocognitive outcomes in transplant recipients. This work emphasizes patient-centered adaptation and holistic disability management beyond physical symptoms.

Recent publications reveal a cohesive trajectory toward inclusive assessment methodologies and lifespan developmental understanding. Her 2024-2025 output spans cerebral palsy reclassification, adolescent social dynamics, and innovative cognitive testing adaptations - consistently addressing gaps in care for neurologically diverse populations through clinical pragmatism and developmental sensitivity.

Dr. Kaufman actively mentors within Michigan Medicine and maintains clinical practice alongside research, with recent presentations focusing on transition planning advocacy and diverse innovation perspectives in rehabilitation settings.