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Of the 35 children attending in December, 1937, 19 showed
a marked improvement and 5 were speaking quite normally
and only attended the Clinic for purpose of observation. The
remaining 16 were making satisfactory progress.
The total number of attendances for treatment was 1,040.
Twelve sessions were devoted to visiting the schools and
homes.
HEALTH CENTRE, WATLING.
Of the 6 children who ceased to attend, 2 left on leaving
school. Both had been admitted suffering from stammering,
in one case speech appeared to be normal but as he still
stammered occasionally at school it was impossible to discharge
him as " cured." 3 children left the district and 1
left the Clinic as unsuitable for further treatment owing to
retarded mental development.
Of the 31 children attending in December, 1937, 13 showed
a marked improvement, 4 of them being almost ready for
discharge. The remaining 18 were all making satisfactory
progress.
The total number of attendances for treatment was 1,230.
Ten sessions were devoted to visiting the schools and homes.
Two cases of interest are quoted. The second
demonstrates the improvement in the mental outlook, which so
often accompanies successful treatment.
Case: "R.C."
Date of birth: 16/9/31.
Admitted to Watling Clinic, November, 1936.
His speech was quite unintelligible and he expressed himself
in noises and signs. Hearing was normal but he was
unable to imitate speech sounds accurately without great
difficulty. He appeared pale and listless and was very
obstinate and unmanageable during the first six months of
treatment. He can now speak quite normally and is only
attending the clinic for observation.