London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Waltham Forest 1971

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]

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"Put the cat on the chair". "Now put the dog under the table". A test
devised to see if the child knows the meaning of "on", "under", "beside"
and "in" - he did not.
Although other tests are used to see if the child can see, hear and carry
out movements quickly and skilfully, these are also noticed at this time.
Pre-writing exercise, indicates preferred hand, method of holding crayon,
fine motor control and ability to copy shapes correctly.