When Mrs. Reed attempted to discipline her, for example, by sending her upstairs to the spare room to reflect on her behavior,
she had become hysterical and, on one occasion, physically violent;
Eleanor had, on occasion, pretended to faint in an attempt to avoid being disciplined,
or else in response to being disciplined; Eleanor was terrified of the dark and kept the family awake with hysterical crying.
She had been provided with a night-light and reacted with violent sobbing and tremors to any suggestion that she should give it up,
being too old for it now; Eleanor often refused to eat the food which was provided for her;
mealtimes had become a source of conflict at the family table;
Eleanor refused point-blank to assist with simple household chores, such as lighting the fire or clearing out the ashes.
Mr. and Mrs. Reed reported that they were extremely concerned about the effects of Eleanor’s behavior on their other three children
(John, 14, Eliza, 9 and Georgie, 7) and, in light of these concerns and also those raised previously during scheduled case meetings,
they wished to discuss the best way forward for Eleanor.
Mr. and Mrs. Reed again requested more information about Eleanor’s past history,
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