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(8) The Invalid Children's Aid Association: Much
valuable assistance was given in the district by this Association,
especially in connection with the Rheumatism Clinic. They
made over 100 visits to the homes of children and obtained
accommodation for treatment in Convalescent Homes for
14 children. This Association makes no charge to the district
and provides all the necessary fees for the Convalescent Homes.
17.—BLIND, DEAF, MENTALLY DEFECTIVE AND
EPILEPTIC CHILDREN.
The number of these children is shewn in Table III.
These children are discovered partly at the various
inspections and Clinics and partly by the Head Teachers, who
supply lists of all such children they know are attending the
schools. Those not sent to special schools are kept under
observation, and "backward" children are taught in special
classes.