Deafness, Mutism and Mental Deficiency in Children
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as a result of the enlightened attitude of the South-West Metropolitan Hospital Board are good units, that is they are staffed in a manner commensurate with the importance of the problemMental deficiency is a social and legal concept and anyone who has had experience of the problem will know that there are many children classed as mental defectives who will show very gratifying results if special attention is given to them. Many cases written off as ineducable could be rehabilitated if placed in a unit accommodating only eight children and with a staff of three and a good deal of attention from other members of the team and scope for very full investigation and social stimulation.
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