I first started watching this drama, as it's subject was Autism and how the family coped. There are not enough dramas featuring this issue, and the lad who plays Joe needs recognition for how well he plays the part - true to life. From the start of this program, to the end, it has had me in tears due to how it mirrors my family's life - with a child who is Autistic, going through the diagnosis, coping with Relative's and Friend's views on this. And the strain it places on your relationships is very well portrayed. I have a son who doesn't like football, socialising with other Kids or playing with Toys. My son seeks solace with his technology and music, and wearing his headphones to block out the noise that isn't of his making. It is only now he has learnt at the age of 12 to interact with his peers through a shared love of Minecraft. We have the issues with Step Children, Depression, Affairs and Older Parents with Dementia, Luekemia and Parkinsons. The Drama is well made, and I too have my own Business which helps to fit around the family life - so mirroring the Drama! The annoying 'Expert' is also very similar to actual people we have met. If I want to tell people what my life is like, then getting them to watch The A Word is a start. Well done to the production company on this.
Review of The A Word
