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It will again be noted that educationally subnormal pupils
easily head the list of handicapped children and are followed by
the maladjusted and physically handicapped. Vacancies for the
delicate pupils are comparatively easy to obtain, but the biggest
problem of all is finding suitable placings for the maladjusted
child, particularly those in the older age groups.
The Borough is fortunate in possessing three schools for
educationally subnormal pupils, but these cannot cater for all the
children needing help. The special classes have played their part,
however, towards providing the necessary help required, for some
of these children.
The field of handicap is a very wide one; for instance a large
range of different conditions is included under the heading of
"Physically Handicapped" and similarly "Delicate" can cover a
number of different conditions.
Obtaining the best possible arrangements for handicapped
children often requires time and patience but the effort involved
is fully justified by the results.