PREVENTION of Handicaps is Timely.

The article focuses on the initial or early prevention that safeguards health for more children. Early detection is important in preventing the onset or development of a handicapping condition. A sound and practical procedure for detection and medical treatment through regular testing of all school age children was outlined in the case of the deaf and hard of hearing. In a community program of mental hygiene, preventive measures which seem to have some effect in reducing incidence of such conditions are used.