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much sooner than before; there is still a delay with
regard to the provision of more intensive treatment,
and it is intended to reduce this by providing group
treatment.
We have been considering ways in which we can
extend our activities during the next year. It is hoped
to provide at least one evening session for diagnosis
and treatment. This will be of particular benefit to
children who have left school and need to continue
treatment here, and also to allow selected children
to attend out of school time. Most of our cases are
still referred from School Medical Officers, but we
do have an increasing number from General Practitioners
who, in some instances, are able to attend
our Conferences.
One disturbing note is the continued lack of facilities
in the area for the admission of disturbed children
and adolescents to suitable Units for observation
and treatment. Many other areas have provided such
Units, but they are only available to us in exceptional
circumstances. Some interim measures are urgently
required pending more permanent provisions in the
remote future.
In summing up I would say that while we are
mainly occupied with the treatment and supervision
of children referred to us we are increasingly concerned
with improving our contact and communication
with all people who are interested in the welfare of
children with the particular aim of helping to prevent
the development of established nervous disorders.
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