The A Word

Now seven, Joe says the A word for the first time, and his parents, Paul and Alison, realize they need to get him help. Uncle Eddie and Aunt Nicola have a secret to hide.

How will Joe cope with his first day at his new school-and how will Paul and Alison? Grandfather Maurice gets some disturbing news from his love interest, Louise.

Paul makes a connection with the mother of another autistic child but doesn't tell Alison about it. Alison notices something odd about Holly, Eddie's new girlfriend.

Rebecca takes care of her brother, Joe, for the weekend while their parents head off for a romantic getaway. But will it be enough to restore their marriage?

Nicola's efforts to help the doctors better understand childhood autism get a mixed reception. Challenges reemerge for Maurice and Louise and for Eddie and Holly.

The Hughes family gathers for the End of Year Show at Joe's old school. As they watch him take the stage, no one suspects Joe has a surprise in store for everyone.