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particulars of which will be found under the section describing
the Rheumatism Clinic.
A great deal of very valuable work is done by this
Association in this Borough and is highly appreciated by the
School Medical Service. A representative from the Association
attends all Rheumatism Clinics and a home visitor has been
appointed who follows up all special cases. We would like to
emphasise our indebtedness to this Association.
17.—blind, deaf, mentally defective and
epileptic children.
The number of these children is shown 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.