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3.1 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Idiocy, June 1947
"Imbecile, cannot walk properly - crawls - can't talk, only a few swear words. Tongue sticks out. Father a ploughman. Seems OK. Mother, 43, a big stout woman, untidy but bright looking. Big, fat and genial. Five siblings, older, OK. Two roomed cottage, very poor. [Male informant] confirms, a backward crowd. Nurse says no mentality at all. PC thinks the rest are OK. Confirms this boy is on Dr's list [of certified defectives]."
Relatives in survey: Brother 3.2
2.34 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, Physical illness or invalidism, June 1945
"This boy is still in the first infant class. He suffers from asthma and dermatitis. Has missed a lot of schooling - 151 attendances out of a possible 358. Teacher does not think he is defective despite his poor performance. Father has worked as a shepherd and a gardener. Housing - biggish farm house, very remote. Probably dirty, [subject] has a dirty head."
Relatives in survey: mother 2.35