27.40 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Maladjusted child, Dull and backward, October 1945
Scope and Contents
"This is the problem child of his school. He is big for his age, very moody, is very difficult for several weeks after each holiday; loses his temper quickly and quarrels with the others; has threatened one with a poker. He lies and makes mischief. Spoils any game he enters into, has no friends. He was very slow in learning to speak but has no impediment. He is backward in school subjects but is improving. Clumsy, rather an animal type. No information about his parents but he is thought to be illegitimate. He lives with his grandparents and uncle. He is moody and difficult at home and uncle has volunteered that he is "a wee bit wanting". Home conditions disturbed owing to [subject]."
Dates
- Other: October 1945
Creator
- From the Series: Mayer-Gross, Wilhelm, Dr (Psychiatrist) (Person)
- From the Series: Brown, Marjorie Alice, 1907-1964 (Director, Department of Social Studies) (Person)
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Full Extent
4 Sheets
Language of Materials
English
Topical
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