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NOTES FOR SPECIAL INQUIRY CONCERNING BLIND PERSONS OF SCHOOL AGE. I. Additional Points of Inquiry.

(1) Totally blind, or sees light only.

(2) Has sufficient sight to avoid running into objects, sees shadows, etc.

(3) Able to distinguish color and could see to play cards, but can

not see to read.

(4) Can see to read, but cannot use sight long enough for that purpose, i.e., defective sight not helpable by glasses.

Any other cases of blindness in family?

Chances of improvement in sight?

2. Mental condition:

Good, fair or defective?

(5) Power of voluntary attention.

(6) Ability to show interest connectedly.

(7) Can he be taught?

Attending physician.

3. Physical condition:

General appearance.

Relationship?

Any physical defects, as hearing, throat and nose, skin, digestion

and nerves?

rence? Physician?

4. Character and disposition:

Congenital or not?

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How does the child spend a day?

Age at occur

5. Family (first name, age, nationality, occupation, earnings, health,