The Motherload

A heartwarming and humorous story of motherhood, autism, and finding your tribe.
Lucy was told things would get easier when her autistic son Stanley started school. But now that he's joined Reception, his obsession with Africa and daily screaming fits at the school gates haven't exactly won him or Lucy any popularity contests.

So for Stanley's fifth birthday Lucy plans an extravagant party to help him connect with his classmates. But her autistic husband Ed knows how his son's mind works better than anyone, so instead of a big bash, they travel to Wales to eat a Libya-shaped birthday cake with Lucy's family. And suddenly Lucy is faced with the truth about what her family really needs, and how they can finally find their tribe...