“…In general, the studies show a diversity of themes that have been researched from an intergenerational perspective when having a disabled grandchild, for example, intergenerational support (Yamashiro & Matsukura, 2015), the functioning of the family of children with autism (Mano, 2016;Sullivan et al, 2012;Margetts et al, 2006), the role of grandparents in support, family involvement and beliefs (Mitchell, 2007;Lee & Gardner, 2015;Gardner & Scherman, 1994); supportive practices in everyday life (Matsukura & Yamashiro, 2012); grandparents' quality of life . Also, we found studies of literature review on the topic, such as those by Hillman (2007) and .…”