Family Support

Grandparents


A Grandparent's Guide to Autism

Discover this collection of resources developed by Autism Speaks targeted specifically to grandparents to help them understand autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and become a positive force in their grandchild's life. Connect with and learn from other grandparents and share their journeys.

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GrandFacts

Connect with other grandparents through this site. Many grandparents find themselves facing the challenges of raising a grandchild with a disability and seek resources to support their grandchild's special education and health care needs. This page includes a number of helpful links including a feature that allows grandparents to identify resources specific to the state they live in. If you are a grandparent and have questions about your role or would like to connect with others in the same situation, check out this AARP webpage.

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The Grandparent Autism Network

Explore the Grandparent Autism Network, which informs grandparents about autism and the medical, educational, legal, and social issues that affect their families, enabling them to share how they may improve the quality of life for their children and grandchildren. Activities include social events for grandparents and grandchildren and advocacy efforts to increase support for autism causes. Networking together, grandparents are a vital resource for autism and each other.

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When You Have a Special Needs Grandchild

Discover this resource for grandparents, created by American Grandparents Association, this site provides support for their family and a place to learn more about their grandchild's diagnosis.

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