Christine and Paddy McGuinness are reportedly set to reveal the challenges of raising children with autism in a new BBC documentary, Autism and our Family.
The model, 32, and presenter, 47, share twins Penelope and Leo, seven, and Felicity, four, and all three children have been diagnosed with autism.
Christine has always been open about her children’s highs and lows in living with autism and the family is now said to be going to document those moments on camera.
Open: Christine and Paddy McGuinness are set to reveal challenges of raising children with autism in a ‘new BBC documentary’, Autism and our Family
According to The Sun, the one-off documentary, set to air this year, will follow the couple as they share their story with viewers and seek answers about their children’s autism diagnosis.
It will also follow them as they meet with other parents, paediatricians and child-development experts to learn more about the developmental disability.
Christine often shares her experiences with her children on social media and gives advice and support to parents in the same boat.
Family: The model, 32, shares twins Penelope and Leo, seven, and Felicity, four, with comedian husband Paddy, 47, and all three children have been diagnosed with autism
Last week, she said she was a ‘proud mummy’ as she revealed her daughter Felicity, four, was ‘smashing’ speech and language therapy.
She shared a post about Felicity’s progress in the classes with photos of Felicity surrounded by animal cards, writing: ‘My Felicity smashing her speech and language therapy and of course rearranging the chairs!
‘I see a lot of myself in this one, she loves some 1:1 attention but not too much, struggles to stay focused for long and is easily distracted!
Smashed it: Christine has always been open about her children’s highs and lows in living with autism said last week she was a ‘proud mummy’ as daughter Felicity, four, was making progress in classes
Proud moments: She praised her daughter for ‘smashing’ speech and language therapy’ as she gave an update on her progress
‘She is very particular and knows what she wants, her mind is strong especially when she wants to play all night, there is no compromise so that’s what we do.
‘Lives in a fantasy, always day dreaming! 90% extremely happy and over excited about little things. 10% totes emosh like it’s the end of the world.’
She’s just so fabulous, they all are! Individual and unique. Proudest mummy.’
However, the mother-of-three has not shied away from sharing the tougher moments of parenting her children and how difficult it has been for them during lockdown.
Changes: However, the mother-of-three has not shied away from sharing the tougher moments of parenting her children and how difficult it has been for them during lockdown
Christine revealed that her three children have become ‘more physical’ with her and each other as she detailed how they have changed during lockdown.
Taking to Instagram last month, Christine shared a reassuring text she sent to a fellow SEN (special educational needs) mum, detailing how she ‘barely recognises’ her children at times, before positively adding that the difficult time ‘will pass.’
She once again gave an honest insight into raising children who are on the spectrum as she detailed how lockdown was going for her family, adding that other SEN families are ‘not alone’.
Sharing a sympathetic text she sent to one mum, she said: ‘I totally understand, all three of mine have got more physical with me and each other recently it’s awful.
‘I barely recognise them sometimes and I just paint a smile on like everything is fine. Thinking of you lots, stay strong. This time will pass.’
Message: Christine shared a reassuring text she sent to a fellow SEN (special educational needs) mum, detailing how she ‘barely recognises’ her children at times, before positively adding that the difficult time ‘will pass’
Her babies: The one-off documentary, set to air this year, will follow the couple as they share their story with viewers and seek answers about their children’s autism diagnosis
Alongside the image she shared a lengthy caption in which she further detailed her kids’ changes, while also sharing a message of support to everyone affected by the pandemic.
She penned: ‘Day 1 : Lockdown 3. This may or may not help anyone but this is ‘real life’ I just want to let my SEN families know you are not alone, I hear you, I understand.
‘For me personally I feel good, I am very head strong and I love to stay positive but I can’t deny what these lockdowns are doing to my children. my children are not the same little people they were this time last year.’
She went on: ‘The pandemic is affecting everyone differently, whether it’s your business, your mental health, a loss of life.. Covid is hitting everyone hard in different ways it’s heartbreaking. I pray every day, I hope it passes soon.
‘Thinking of you all, sending love and light to each and every one of you ❤️⠀
(This is a message I sent to one of my SEN mummy friends this morning) In it together.’ [sic]
Her post garnered many positive message from fans, with many SEN parents sharing their own experiences of raising their children in lockdown.