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There has been no appreciable change in the numbers and
types of defect since last year. Five children have been referred
for I.Q. assessment and those at a low I.Q. level, i.e., under 65,
benefitted very little from speech treatment, as these children progress
in their own time and do not respond successfully to direct
speech stimulation.
Of the new patients, 37.5% more boys were admitted than
girls. 30% of the new intake were stammerers of infant age.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all heads of
schools for their interest and co-operation, the transport officer
for his care and efficiency, and the Child Guidance Clinic for the
considerable help and interest they have shown in cases on which
I have asked their advice.
Miss A. M. Hemmings reports:—
The distribution of cases has been very similar to that of 1950,
except that towards the end of the year the number of young
dyslalics referred increased, this being comparable no doubt with
the general increase of entrants to school and who are post-war
babies.
Speech Therapy students have been attending the clinic weekly,
some of whom have actually treated the patients, while first-year
students have observed treatment.
In addition to these students, visits have been paid by student
health visitors to observe the operation and scope of a Speech
Therapy Clinic.