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Wednesday, February 28, 1973
NEED FOR WIDER APPRECIATION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Views of Expert On Developmental Paediatrics...
There is a basic need in Hong Kong for a much wider
appreciation of child development, and the realisation that the
problems of handicapped children require the attention of
professional services and careful scientific analysis.
Dr. Kenneth L. Holt, Director of the Wolfson Centre and
the Department of Developmental Paediatrics, Institute of Child
Health, University of London, said this today before returning to
Britain at the end of a four-week stay.
He came here under the auspices of the British Council and
at the invitation of Dr. G.H. Chos, Director of Medical and Health
Services, to advise the Medical and Health Department on matters concerned
with the assessment of physically and mentally handicapped children.
During his stay, he visited many institutions provided for
such children, and held discussions with experts at the Social
Welfare, Education, and Ledical and Health Departments.
In addition, he saw a number of individuals working with
the disabled young in the voluntary sector.
"Everyone has been exceptionally helpful," Dr. Holt said.
"I am impressed with the progress achieved by the Government and the
voluntary agencies during a decade of great expansion.
impressed by the developments which seem to be still required.
But I am also
"A sympathetic