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new term and replaced by others. It was interesting to observe that both the handicapped and
normal child appeared to gain by this experience.
In April 1970 the group was given a small electric organ by the Sidcup Ladies Circle,
who expressed interest in the group. This was very much appreciated by the staff and children,
and new singing games and movement to music were introduced.
The handicapped children are observed and assessed by a Medical Officer with special
experience in this field and recommended for placement in consultation with teachers, speech
therapist, physiotherapist and others concerned, as for instance in the case of a child with
defective hearing the peripatetic teacher of the deaf be consulted. The parents were given a
chance to learn about their child's handicap and to accept the child's ability to function in
the placement considered best for him.
By the end of the year thirty-five children had passed through the group. Table A shows
the reason for admission, and Table B the ultimate placement:—
TABLE A

TABLE B