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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
West Ham 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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The following table sets out the general daily routine at the stammering class:—
| 9.30 | to | 10.30 | a.m. | Breathing, voice and articulation exercises, followed by individual difficulties. |
| 10.30 | to | 10.4s | a.m. | Break. |
| 10.45 | to | 11.30 | a.m. | Reading, poetry or conversation. |
| 11.30 | to | 12 noon | Arithmetic or written answers to questions on English, geography, history, or general knowledge. | |
| 2.0 | to | 3.0 | p.m. | Voice and articulation exercises. Reading, poetry or conversation. |
| 3.10 | to | 3.15 | p.m. | Break. |
| 3.15 | to | 4.0 | p.m. | Handwork, composed of bookbinding, paper-modelling or drawing. Girls encouraged to bring needlework or knitting. Solving of children's crossword puzzles. |
The children are examined by an assistant school medical
officer before and at the end of each course. During the year 12
boys and 4 girls attended the first class; 10 boys and 3 girls took
a second course, and 2 boys and 4 girls a third class. One boy
was considered to be in need of a further course.
Four classes were held during the year. Children from
outside areas are accepted when vacancies are available.
The children were re-inspected about six months after
attending the class, and the improvement made had been maintained
with he exception of four boys and one girl, who were
recommended to attend the class for stammerers for a further
course.
XV. HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DEFECTIVE STUDENTS.
In 1937 vocational training was being provided for three
blind men—one at the School for the Blind, Swiss Cottage, and
two at the Royal School for the Blind, Leatherhead.
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