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It not infrequently happens that a child (especially a young
child) may have one or more convulsions possibly in association
with an infectious illness, and may for a time receive anticonvulsive
drugs. Such children are not properly called epileptics
though their convulsion is in fact an epileptic fit.
The more severely affected epileptics soon come to the
notice of the School Health Service and helpful advice to
parents on the handling of these children can often prevent
behaviour difficulties. While children who have major fits are
a great trial in an ordinary school and explain the reason for
the duty to provide special facilities, experienced staff can
usually handle mild cases without unreasonable interference with
school activities.
3 2 epileptics were known to the School Health Service as at
31. 12.59.
Of these: 12 were attending Ordinary School.
7 were in Day School for Physically
Handicapped and Delicate Children.
4 were attending our day E. S.N. School.
2 were at Lingfield School.
1 was receiving Home Tuition.
2 were in Hospital (1 at St. Lawrence's
Hospital and 1 at Queen Mary's Hospital)
2 were at the Occupation Centre.
1 was in Residential School (St. Elizabeth's)
1 was at Private Day School.
NON-MAINTAINED SCHOOLS
The usual arrangements for the medical inspection of nonmaintained
school children were continued in 1959, 358 children
vere examined at routine examination and also 1 special examination.
Appendix C gives the detailed findings.