Families with young handicapped children have special needs for instrumental and emotional support. Many of these can be met within the family system. The role of grandparents is often overlooked, yet not only are they affected by a grandchild's handicap, but they often have resources that can strengthen the family. This article reviews findings on grandparents and reports the responses of participants in a grandparent workshop.
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