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In many cases a defect is readily apparent—in others, it is
recognised only by careful observation or special tests, such as
hearing tests for deafness and examination of newborn infants for
evidence of congenital dislocation of the hip.
When development is proved to be normal, the child's name
is removed from the register, but where a handicap is found, the
name is transferred to the handicapped registed.
The "At Risk "Register was commenced in August 1963, and
of the 720 babies born between 1st August and 31st December 1963,
210 were entered on the Register as being at risk. Twelve of the
210 children have been found to be suffering from defects as
follows:—
Mongolism
Suspected Congenital Dislocation of Hip
Systolic Murmur
Pilonidal Sinus
Calcareous Varus
Lump in Linea Alba
Left Sided Hare Hip
Hyperthyroidism
Left Partial Cleft Palate
Defective Vision
Myleomeningocele
Suspected Deafness
Some difficulty is experienced in following-up infants who do
not attend the Child Welfare Clinics, but the Health Visitors
regularly visit all children on the "At Risk" Register, and should
any defect appear apparent, discuss with the mother the advisability
of having the child medically examined.
Handicapped Register
A Register of all handicapped children under school age was
commenced in August 1963. Children known to be handicapped
at the time the register was commenced and children on the "At
Risk Register found to be handicapped have been included. By
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