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were paid wages on a points system based on aptitude, effort and
attendance. The female trainees carry out domestic work at the
centre, e.g. laundry and catering. As part of the trainees*
education, outings to shops are encouraged, where they are responsible
for their own purchases and giving and receiving correct change.
The Staff of the Centre
This consisted of one supervisor, five assistant supervisors,
and three guide/assistants who combined coach duties with domestic
duties. Where necessary, social work on behalf of the families of
children attending the centre was undertaken by a mental health social
worker. During the year five students were seconded to the centre
from the National Association for Mental Health Training School and
Chiswick Polytechnic, for practical training for a period of six
weeks each. The adult centre is staffed by three workshop supervisors.
A physiotherapist attends for two sessions each week and a
speech therapist for four sessions each week.
Physiotherapy at Kingston Training Centre
During the past year twelve children have regularly received
physiotherapy at the centre, as follows:
1. Two children from the Special Care Unit severely
disabled due to cerebral palsy.
2. Two children with serious postural defects, and
five children with less serious postural defects,
including slack abdominal muscles, flat feet and
kyphosis.
3. Three children including a wheel chair case who
required general re-education in walking.
Speech Therapy at Kingston Training Centre
152 speech therapy sessions were held with a total of 971
attendances. Group work was carried out in June for the 8-12 year
olds for general language and comprehension work. Several clinics
were held at the centre during the holidays®
Details of children treated at the centre during the year
were as follows:
Number receiving treatment at 1st January 21
New cases during the year 9
Cases who ceased treatment during the year 6
Number receiving treatment at 31st December 24
Of the six cases who ceased treatment, four attained satisfactory
speech but the other two had. their treatment discontinued as it
was found that their degree of subnormality was such that they were not
benefitting.