title: Experiences with a support group for grandparents of children with disabilities.
abstract: A support group for grandparents of children with severe disabilities was developed to meet grandparents' needs and to maximize their ability to serve as resources for the parents. Discussion themes provide insights into their experiences. Issues not previously discussed in the grandparenting literature are disclosed.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Burns
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Madian
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002671:Child, Exceptional; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D016901:Intergenerational Relations; D008875:Middle Aged; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*