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SPASTICS
85 Spastic children up to school leaving age were known in
Croydon, as at 31st of December, 1957.
9 were under school age.
5 of school age were not yet at school, not being suitable
but still under review.
27 were attending St. Giles' School.
1 was attending 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 School for Partially Deaf.
1 was attending Myopic School.
1 was attending St. Christopher's E-S.N. School.
10 at ordinary schools.
1 at normal private school.
2 Home Tuition.
23 Ineducable.
There is no change to report in local facilities for the
diagnosis of 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 33 adult cases are registered
with his Department, six of whom are in special Homes.