Research suggests that grandparents may experience similar emotional reactions as parents to the news of a grandchild's diagnosis with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

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Research indicates that grandparents can have strong emotional reactions to a grandchild's diagnosis of intellectual or developmental disabilities, similar to the child's parents, as they also process feelings of concern, grief, and adjustment to the new reality.

Research Suggests That Grandparents May Experience Similar Emotional Reactions as Parents