The Asylum for Idiots: instituted October 27, 1847. Report, 1853.

  • Asylum for Idiots (Park House, Highgate, London and Essex Hall, Colchester, England)
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[1853]
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Credit: The Asylum for Idiots: instituted October 27, 1847. Report, 1853. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    fidence in the superintendents. April, 1853. She is now full of glee ; will run round the grounds ; will readily go on any errand to the top of the house; makes beds in the morning very handily; is most affectionate to the younger children, but is offended if called “ Grandma” by her school fellows. Case 3.—J. R., a hoy, aged twenty-two years. Admitted, November, 1850. Could neither read nor write, not knowing a letter; he was con sidered by his friends incapable of being taught anything; was constantly talking in a foolish manner; was obstinate, passionate, and self-willed. April , 1853. He can read and write, speaks with propriety, is polite, obedient, and tractable; is very useful in the arrangements of the house, and is learning shoemaking. Case 4.—J. M., a boy, aged twelve years. Ad mitted, November, 1850. Used very bad language, was very turbulent, his memory weak, seemed quite unable to learn; spoke very indistinctly, and was of uncleanly habits. April, 1853. Scru pulously exact in his language, his memory is greatly strengthened ; he can read and write, speaks with considerable “clearness, his habits are much improved, and he is being taught tailoring.
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