Nearly a decade ago, in 2012, Farrell opened up about his son's condition after previously keeping his struggles with the disorder a secret.

"We share in the smallest victories; the first words at age six or seven, being able to feed oneself at 19, and getting the seizures under control. When James took his first steps at age four, I nearly broke in half!" he shared during an interview with In Style, via the Daily Mail.

As for the reason behind his decision to go public, Farrell, who is also dad to 11-year-old Henry, said that after attending the Special Olympics in Shanghai in 2007, he decided, along with Bordenave, to "talk publicly about the pride and joy I had in our son."

"He has enriched my life, but I don't want to minimize the trials that so many families go through; the fear, consternation, frustration, and pain... When you're the parent of a child with special needs, it's important to feel that you're not alone," he continued.