The different forms of behavior among generations influence the quality of family relationships, which allow the individual to build, to develop and to achieve himself as a social being. This study aimed to identify the experience of the grandmothers and the mothers of families of children with intellectual disabilities, regarding their everyday life, the support and the intergenerationality practices. The exploratory study of qualitative approach had the participation of six mothers and grandmothers of six children / adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Semi-structured interviews scripts were used to collect the data. The main results showed that support practices exercised within the family are part of the grandparents' daily lives and represent an important source of support for mothers and their grandchildren. In addition, the study pointed out the importance of the intergenerational relationships in view of the benefits produced by the same for both the generations involved. Considering the heterogeneity of Brazilian families, yet it is pointed out to the need for further intergenerational studies that focus on the opinion of different generations in different locations and contexts.
Relations among generations; grandmothers; intellectual disabilities