Ottawa toddler learns to talk despite rare jaw condition

An Ottawa toddler is learning to talk despite an extremely rare disorder that prevents him from opening his jaw.

Wyatt Scott gained international attention last spring after his parents created a website  — What's Wrong With Wyatt — seeking advice from anyone who might know something about his disorder, congenital trismus. Despite the call for help, there are still no concrete answers.

• Wyatt Scott, baby with rare congenital trismus, can't open his mouth
• Baby Wyatt Scott's family overwhelmed by worldwide support

His parents, Amy Miville and Andrew Scott, said the disorder also makes it difficult for him to eat and breathe.

Now 18 months old, Wyatt is slowly learning how to mumble words without moving his lips, his father told CBC News.

"He's going to be the world's youngest ventriloquist," Scott said.

Watch Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco's report in the video above.