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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Harrow 1973

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]

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Table: The following table shows the number of children on the Register of Handicapped Pupils at the end of the year:-

The following table shows the number of children on the Register of Handicapped Pupils at the end of the year:-

Residential Special SchoolDay Special SchoolDay Nursery or Ordinary SchoolHospital SchoolAt HomeTotal
Blind24---6
Partially-sighted-92--11
Deaf15---6
Partially Deaf3136--22
Educationally Subnormal8301--39
Epileptic2-1--3
Maladjusted2429--35
Physically Handicapped82952246
Speech-1---1
Delicate53119--73

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The problems associated with the rearing and education of a handicapped
child are manifold—so much so that, the earlier observation and
advice, and even treatment, can be instituted, the better the end result for
the child and very often for the parent as well. The whole exercise must
be a combined operation between parent, general practitioner, specialist,
local health authority and school health service personnel.
Handicapped Register
A Register is maintained of children who, because of some handicap,
may require special education.
Day Nurseries—Admission of Handicapped Children
In order to help in the work of rehabilitation of handicapped children,
admission to a day nursery is arranged in certain cases, in conjunction
with the Social Services Department.
The categories of handicapped children for whom these arrangements
apply are as follows:-
(1) Deaf and partially hearing children for whom continuation of
auditory training in a hearing, and therefore, talking environment
is advised;