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Types of Defect
Dyslalia 87
Stammer 38
Stammer with dyslalia 12
Stigmatism 12
Cleft palate 6
Hyperrhinolalla 5
Hyporhinolalia 1
Cerebral palsy 13
Deafness 1
Dysphonia 1
Miscellaneous 3
Discharged Improved 62
There has been an increased number of cerebral palsy cases at the Elizabeth Fry
Special School, but so far it has been possible to arrange for them all to have regular
treatment, with dally treatment for the more severe cases. Eighteen children received
treatment at the school, 11 of whom were spastlcs in the Unit,
It is often to be noted that some children with speech defects are very retarded
in reading. Wherever possible these children are given individual reading lessons at
the speech clinics as well as speech therapy so that they may have a chance to attain
the standard required of their age at school. The children who receive this help are
usually between the ages of 7 and 12 years, and are in big classes where it is quite
often impossible for them to receive individual help from their teachers. The Increased
ability to speak and read well, naturally gives the child Increased confidence at school,
and often leads to a marked improvement in all school work. In the last year or two more
very young children, between three and five years of age, have been referred for treatment.
This year a small group for pre-school children was started. This is in the nature of an
experiment but has so far proved successful. The children are given a little individual
therapy, but they are also encouraged to learn, play and talk together, As well as
improving speech, it is hoped that this treatment will prepare the child for school. Our
thanks are due to all those who have co-operated in our work, and have helped us to bring
relief to the speech defective child,
CHILD GUIDANCE. This clinic is held at the Credon Road School, Plaistow, E.13.
and is open daily (Monday to Friday) from 9.0 a.m. to 5^15 p.m. Dr.T,P.Riordan, the
Medical Director of the clinic has kindly sent the following report on the year's work.
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