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as they do not receive so much individual attention and
their parent's help and co operation cannot be
obtained in the same degree. This does however affect
only a very small minority.
Most children referred to the clinic are originally
interviewed in school, and this year 130 children have been
seen. 51 of this number were recommended for treatment.
36 are to be kept under observation in school and the
remainder were found to have no speech defect.
The clinic is now equipped for sand and water play.
both of which are proving very valuable in encouraging
the younger children to express themselves more freely "
Dr. A A Eisenstadt, A.M., PhD , reports:-
"The clear delineation of clinic procedure, and the
generous assistance of Mrs. Yorks and other colleagues
made the temporary change of therapists at mid year a
fairly smooth and efficient one. During the summer months
when school was closed, new referrals, parent interviews,
and earlier cases were handled.
There has been a decrease in the number of defaulters.
This would suggest a growing realization of the importance
of good speech on the part of children and parents.
Nevertheless, as in earlier years the greater part of the
clinic case load has come from school referrals.
A slight increase in the number of cases readmitted can
be noted. This is partly due to temporary withdrawal by
certain children from the programme. It may also suggest
the advisability of a somewhat longer period of clinic
therapy to reinforce the assimilation of new speech habits.
On the whole, the rate of turnover and the number discharged
as cured reflect a gratifying responsiveness to direct
therapy and parental counselling."