Ahead of the final part airing tonight.
"We would like to congratulate our Ambassador, Chris Packham, on his brilliant and deeply moving BBC documentary, which shares the stories of four autistic people, Flo, Murray, Anton, Ethan and their families," the statement reads.
"We’ve received an overwhelming response on our social media channels from autistic people and their families who saw their experiences reflected in the programme, but also from viewers who have learned more about autism through watching it. "This is why autistic representation on our TV screens is so important to increase understanding of autism.
"Almost everyone has heard of autism now, but too few people appreciate what it’s like to be autistic, both the different perspectives, passions and skills autistic people can have, and how hard life can be without the right support. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
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