The Critical Role of Grandparents for Autism Families

• By: Marina Sarris SPARK | Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
• October 2nd, 2023
• babysitting, developmental delays, emotional support, Fall 2023 Issue, financial help, first signs of autism, grandparents, manage behaviors, parenting stress, respite, transportation, wandering
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Grandma is sometimes the first to suspect. Nick Juritza sat up and crawled a bit later than usual. “My mom noticed little things about my son,” says Nick’s mother, Kelli Juritza. “She said to me, ‘You know, you might want to get him checked out.'” Juritza is among several parents...