Published: February 2011                   Review date: February 2013

We interviewed 15 people who have grandchildren with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).  The grandchildren were aged between 6 and 21 and lived with their parents or in residential schools.  Grandparents’ talked about different aspects of being a grandparent including their relationship with their grandchildren, the experiences of going out with them, their worries and concerns about the future and the rewards and challenges of ‘grandmothering plus’.   To share in their experiences and to find out more information about autism, click on the links below.