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the clinic. The number of school children referred to the clinic during the year was
345, of which number 194 were boys and 151 girls. The majority of cases were referred
by school care committees and hospital authorities, while a number of cases
were sent by private doctors, education authorities and relatives of patients. The
age distribution was: 5 to 8 years, 109; 9 to 11 years, 122; 12 to 14 years, 100;
over 14 vears. 14.
London
child
guidance
clinic.
Dr. Wm. Moodie, medical director of the clinic, reports that, during the year
1934, the number of school children dealt with at the clinic was 191. Of these, 125
were boys and 66 girls. The age distribution was: under 5 years, 7; 5 to 8 years,
66; 9 to 11 years, 69; 12 to 14 years, 46; and over 14 years, 3.
A comparison of the intelligence quotients of the cases referred to the clinic
shows that a larger proportion of children of high or average intelligence were referred
compared with previous years. This is probably accounted for by the increased
use which is being made of the clinic by head teachers for advice as to the treatment
of backward children where the backwardness is not due to defects of intelligence.
The work of the clinic generally has continued on the lines of (1) full service
of intensive treatment, (2) special service with less intensive treatment and (3)
diagnostic or advice service only. Each case, however, is given individual consideration,
and treatment is designed to suit the particular needs of the case. Close
co-operation has been maintained with both the school medical and educational
services, and special tribute is paid to the work undertaken in this connection by the
Council's district care organisers.
The clinic does not restrict its activities to clinical work. It is also interested
in the dissemination of knowledge of the aims and methods of child guidance.
Monthly case discussions are held which are attended by teachers, care committees
and social workers, and members of various professional groups. In addition
discussions are arranged for special groups, and lectures outside the clinic are given
by members of the clinic staff.