128 The Philippine Journal of Science 
FOREWORD 
The information most eagerly sought by those entering upon 
the work among the feeble-minded is naturally how to easily 
recognize the various forms of mental defect, in order that they 
may define, and meet promptly, the special needs of those with 
whom they are brought in daily contact. 
To this end, types of various grades are useful as sign-posts 
pointing the way to successful diagnosis of defect—mental, 
moral and physical. In defining types many points, such as 
have been indicated by tests, as well as by the stigmata of 
degeneration noted in the individual, are to be considered. 
Appended herewith will be found the educational classification, 
which, as the outgrowth of a close study of cases and careful 
adaptation to needs—indorsed by both physicians and teachers— 
has proven in a long experience the best one as simplifying the 
tasks of all engaged in the work. 
This classification is arrived at by first separating broadly the 
untrainable idiot from the trainable imbecile in asylum, custo- 
dial, and school division; next by dividing the imbeciles into 
grades of mentality for the awakening and further development 
of power along lines suited to the capacity of each; and finally 
by indicating possible training for life work in industrial or 
manual lines according to individual proclivity. 
