He can write all the numbers/letters and recognise basic words.
letters
15
Mr Graham didnt seem to heed her final words, seemingly only thinking of what, in his mind, was a failure/ success.
failure
15
Colin was angry/ frightened, and as tears welled up in his eyes, he rose to run to his mother.
frightened
15
The doctors say there is no reason for you not to speak, you're just being lazy/ stubborn.
lazy
15
She pulled Colin out of his father's grasp and gave him an apologetic smile. "You're an affectionate / amazing boy, Colin".
amazing
15
Both Mr and Mrs Graham froze / screamed, Mr Graham dropping his hold on the child and stepping back with a shocked look.
froze
15
And with those words, his face covered in disappointment/ pleasure, he turned his back on Colin and left the room.
disappointment
15
When the woman standing next to him uttered words similar to those his mother had said thirty years ago, it was as if she broke a horrible/ hypnotic spell under him.
