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While the word "discharged" is used, in actual practice
no child has been discharged in the full sense of the word as
while treatment has been discontinued, periodical observation
is still being maintained so that treatment may be commenced
should the necessity arise.
This periodical observation is also of value as a check
upon the degree of permanency of the results obtained.
TREATMENT OP DEFECTIVE SPEECH.
The Speech Clinic continues to be well attended and the
results achieved are highly satisfactory when it is considered
that in the majority of cases attendances must be spread over
a long period and that the ultimate cure of the condition is
to a considerable extent in the hands of the child himself.
In this connection, however, sympathetic Teachers and
parents are of the greatest value, and the Teachers especially
have been throughout most helpful and interested.
A gratifying feature in nearly all cases is that not only
is the speech improved but there is a corresponding, though
not so obvious, improvement in the mental health of the child
and his general attitude towards life.
No. of Children Treated at the Health Centres:—
Central Hendon 49 Watling 48
No. of Children Discharged as cured
Central Hendon 7 Watling 11
No. of Children who Ceased to Attend:—
Central Hendon 7 Watling 6
No. of Children attending in December, 1937:—
Central Hendon 35 Watling 31
HEALTH CENTRE, CENTRAL HENDON.
Of the 7 children who ceased to attend, 1 left as unsuitable
for further treatment ; 2 left the district with speech very
much improved, and 4 had their names removed from the
Register owing to irregular attendance.