He now uses an alphabet board with the help of his mother which she describes as "the gateway to an unlocked child". However, there is a sense of admiration and wonder as you read through Jonathan's tale, realising the extent to which one) we take communication for granted and two) the depths in which an individual will take to be able to communicate efficiently.

It reveals a remarkable insight into his life, the journey to find a form of communication that works despite his cerebral palsy, and the truly inspiring campaign to revolutionise the education of children regardless of their disabilities. In which he tried to imagine how it might be to be a child locked inside a world of his own, aware of the world outside, but utterly incapable of communicating with it. Jonathan's story, told by his mum and then by himself is a testament to the courage this boy has and the love of his brave family. The moments shared by Jonathan’s mother when she realised exactly how much her son was capable of and would be able to do with the eye pointer boards are profoundly emotional and full of pride.In this chapter, Jonathan’s world is expanding through a 500-word story for BBC Radio 2, the writing of poetry, and holidays, along with the inevitable frustrations and setbacks. And we should not see the broken body as an excuse to refuse proper education to creative minds that are trapped within. What she discovered was astonishing: a clever, thoughtful, funny boy who was also a firm Christian, having encountered Jesus in visions.

Communication has always been a challenge but his mum Chantal said her son developed clear 'yes and no faces' from an early age.

How many other children and adults are trapped in a system that disregards and dismisses the disabled their rights. Jonathan is often referred to as 'Locked-in Boy' Credit: SWNS:South West News Service Who is Jonathan Bryan?