Attracted 4.4 million viewers with a 21.3% share, exceeding the slot average by 15%. 5.1 million - 28 day ratings

***** - Metro Paddy and Christine McGuinness’ life-affirming documentary lays bare both the struggles and joys of raising autistic children. There is a joy to Our Family and Autism which will stay with viewers, long after all the other emotions it evokes....It’s a beautiful film, which will undoubtedly help a lot of people.

***** - The Mail on Sunday

****- The Times 'honest and life-affirming'

**** - the Telegraph. 'This moving BBC One documentary showed that fame or riches are only so much help when it comes to parenting autistic children.....it was moving to see Paddy address the subject with such honesty, and the McGuinnesses’ love for their children shone through.'

**** - The I ' A moving and bravely honest film'

-Radio Times ''This is one of those memorable programmes that reveals a TV personality we felt we knew in an entirely new light. It also helps us understand a condition that can be complex and confusing'.