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Children failing a sweep audiometer test are called to the school clinic,
where a full puretone audiometric test is given, followed by a medical
examination to exclude any pathological condition which might be the
cause of deafness. Simple conditions, such as wax in ears, are dealt with at
the clinic but a child with more serious defects is referred to hospital for
specialist opinion. In cases where no obvious cause can be found, further
investigation is arranged at the Audiology Unit at Neasden in the London
Borough of Brent.
Children Wearing Hearing Aids in Ordinary Schools
Children wearing hearing aids in ordinary schools are kept under
regular supervision. In addition, peripatetic teachers of the deaf attached
to the audiology units act as links between Unit and school, and are
also able to advise teachers over difficulties experienced with the children
in class.
Number of children wearing hearing aids in ordinary schools 33
Number of commercial hearing aids supplied during the year 6
Orthopaedic and Postural Defects
Children found at periodic school medical inspections or at the minor
ailments clinics to have orthopaedic or postural defects are referred for
special advice to the Harrow Hospital Physical Treatment Centre.
Cases requiring physiotherapy are dealt with at the Centre, under
the direction of the visiting orthopaedic surgeons. During the year, 25
pupils received treatment at the Centre.