31.137 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Epilepsy, August 1947
Scope and Contents
"Diagnosis: Pyknolepsy. Problem. Before Christmas started wetting his trousers, seemed to look into space at thsi time; he also does this without wetting; may do it twice in half an hour; sometimes it happens in company, sometimes while putting on clothes, or at any time. Never wets the bed at night. These turns only last for a second or so; never sways or falls down; if his face is rubbed he comes out of it straight away; no change of colour; nothing has happened which may have upset him. Father, very good health, very quiet, easy-going, good to children, interested and takes children out with him, leaves all punishment to mother. Mother, very good health, manages children without leathering them, not nervous."
Dates
- Other: August 1947
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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Language of Materials
English
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