I kind of want to contribute to his college fund too. Maybe toss in the 2 cents you'll get from my read. They're Canadian pennies, so props to him for having a Canuck girlfriend.
I have a little neice that didn't talk until she was 4 or 5. Her parents were concerned she never would. Taught her sign language and they all communicated in sign language. Then one day she just started talking. Smart as a whip, that kid. People need to mind their business.