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DEAFNESS
There were 1,987 children on the “At Risk” register by the end of
1966. Of the number tested during 1966, 34 cases where some doubt was
felt as to hearing ability were referred and seen at Dr. Morgan's Stycar
Hearing Clinic.
DR. MORGAN'S STYCAR HEARING SESSIONS
No. of Clinics held in year 1966 12
No. of Appointments sent out during year 110
Non Attendance 46
Of the 64 seen:—
A. Referred to Clinic from Infant Welfare Centres 36
Suspected Hearing Loss 2
1 - Unable to test ? adenoids at fault.
Referred to Ear, Nose and Throat Dept.
1 - Satisfactory Hearing.
Referred to Ear, Nose and Throat Dept.
Retarded Speech 14
1 - Uncertain Responses. T.C.A. 3 months.
2 - Normal Responses.
Referred to Speech Clinic
5 - Normal Responses, but in view of poor speech
development, T.C.A. 6 months
1 - Normal Responses, (Autistic child) referred
for Day Nursery Placement or Autistic
Unit.
1 - Uncertain Responses. T.C.A. 2 months and
referred to Speech Clinic.
3 - Normal Responses.
Suspected Deafness 7
1 - Uncertain Responses. T.C.A. 1 month.
6 - Normal Responses.
Doubtful Responses to Hearing Test at
Infant Welfare Centre 12
1 - Rejected sound Right Ear. Referred to
Mr. Stewart.