'TOUGH'
Katie Price: Harvey and Me viewers in tears as star is warned her son could end up in mental health unit
KATIE Price: Harvey and Me viewers were in tears after the star was warned her son could end up in a mental health unit if he proves a risk.
The 6ft disabled teenager was seen whacking his head against a door and punching windows in the brutally honest BBC One documentary tonight.
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Following the incident Katie was told the terrifying news that other adults with disabilities had been "sectioned" and kept in seclusion for hours to avoid them hurting themselves and others.
Sharing her reaction, emotional Katie, 42, said: "Imagine Harvey being sectioned? Put in a room? He wouldn't cope. That would finish anyone off surely."
The BBC1 programme documented Katie's search for a specialist residential college capable of coping with 29st Harvey now he has turned 18.
The pair visited various centres with Harvey also seen refusing to get out of a taxi, and banging the taxi's window while starting to cry.
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Katie tried to prepare college staff ahead of Harvey's outbursts, telling them: "Harvey's main trigger point is banging doors and he smashes windows."
But alongside their college visits Katie was seen tackling the legal side of Harvey's care, building a binding document detailing the support he must have in his college.
Viewers took to Twitter to praise Katie, with many saying they couldn't believe "how hard it is" for her and seeing the reality of her life had left them in tears.
One said: "I'm crying at katie and Harvey. Katie gets alot of abuse but she is an amazing mam. You can tell how much she loves him and Harvey her"
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After spending six months visiting colleges for children with autism and learning disabilities, Katie and Harvey have settled on the National Star long-term living accommodation in Cheltenham, Gloucs.
The college provides award-winning education for people aged 16-25 with "complex disabilities".
Katie has sent in Harvey's application, and is expecting to hear back in March.
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The college costs up to £350,000 for full-time care, and she needs to get her local authority to fund his placement.
Katie hopes the BBC will agree to a follow up documentary about Harvey adjusting to life in college.
She wrote on Twitter tonight: "I wanted to say thank you so much to @bbcone, @Minnow_Films and the general public for all your support in the lead up to #HarveyandMe and the incrediblefeedback tonight. This really has been such an amazing journey for Harvey and myself, and I want to continue - 1/2"
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