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SPASTICS
76 Spastic children up to school leaving age were known in
Croydon, as at 31st of December, 1955.
15-were under school age.
7-of school age were not yet at school, not being
suitable but still under review.
18-were ineducable, of whom four attended the
Occupation Centre and five were in hospital,
leaving nine at home.
24-were attending St. Giles' School.
1-was at St. Margaret's School, Croydon.
2-were attending Residential Schools for Physically
Handicapped children.
2-were attending normal Residential Schools
(St. Mary's, Bexhill).
1-was attending a Day Partially Deaf School.
6-children were at ordinary schools.
(36 Spastic children were attending school)
There is no change to report in local facilities for the
diagnosis or treatment of this condition.
EPILEPTICS
Reference is made in the School Health section regarding
number of cases known to the Department. In addition the Chief
welfare Officer informs me that 16 adult cases are registered
with his Department.