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We are pleased to report that only 17 out of 90 new cases were aged
ten or over but we would again emphasise that children should be referred
as early as possible in their school life. A little advice to the mother, watching
and guidance at 5 or 6 may save prolonged treatment for a true stammer later
on. Of the 90 new cases only 14 were diagnosed as stammerers, by far the
greater number being dyslalics. 182 children have received treatment during
the year. We still feel that the number of defaulters (22) is too high ;
having almost eliminated a waiting list we hope to make the reduction in the
number of defaulters one of our main tasks for 1948.
Of the 14 children on the waiting list 3 are awaiting surgical treatment,
2 are awaiting the eruption of second teeth, and the remaining 9 will be called
in January.
he figures for 1947 are as follows:—
1/1/47 144 children on the books.
90 new cases.
7 re-admissions.
Total 241
Discharged 70
Deleted 46 (includes defaulters, left school, etc.)
Waiting 14
Treatment 111
Total 2411
The number of children on the books 1/1/48 is 125.
Five years comparison
1943 1944 1945 1946 1947
New cases 74 92 52 90 90
Treated 125 143 144 153 182
Discharged 61 51 38 40 70
Waiting 49 44 22 42 14
WELFARE.—During the year 8 old and 8 new cases have been seen
making a total of 16.
Discharged 1, transferred to school 6, treatment 4, being kept under
observation (3 monthly) 5.
(g) Dental Defects.
The Senior Dental Officer reports as follows:—
"There were three full time Dental Clinics in operation throughout the
year for the first time since 1938. It may therefore be of some interest to
compare the work carried out in these 2 years. The following table sets out
the most important details of Inspection and treatment during 1938 and 1947.
1938 1947
Routine Inspection 11,886 4,731
Specials' 2,051 1,481
Total 13,937 6,394
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