The management of a paraplegic or quadriplegic child does not differ in principle from that of an adult paraplegic, and to return such an unfortunate child to a full and happy life, within the limit of his severe handicap, is a vast task. The rehabilitation embraces a great variety of medical and social aspects, and of paramount importance amongst the latter are the problems of education and domestic resettlement. It cannot be too strongly emphasised that, unless from the onset of paraplegia the parents and education authorities are included in the team of those concerned with its management, the rehabilitation of a paraplegic child cannot succeed.' (108)

example of 'Paul Wa., now aged 14 years 8 months':

'On admission to this Centre on 9th May, 1953, he was very restless and distressed and cried often for his mother. However, he gradually settled down...He attended our school but needed a good deal of guidance, because of his lack of concentration and emotional instability, which were aggravated by the over-protective of his parents, especially the mother... Gradually, he improved psychologically. His concentration was better and he became more and more independent and was able to dress himself. At school he also made slow but steady progress. He was discharged three years after admission and now lives at home in a bungalow with his parents.' (110-111)