The A Word

At Joe's birthday party, tensions rise when it's suggested he has communication problems.

Paul, Alison and Rebecca clash over how best to deal with Joe's first weeks at school.

Alison gets a surprise when speech and language therapist Maggie arrives to assess Joe.

An impromptu attempt to win Joe some friends leads to a breakthrough moment for Alison.

Alison is hit hard when Joe's helper Maya looks set to be deported.

Alison brokers a peace with Paul in time for the gastropub opening, but Joe goes missing.