Main description:

* Advises counselors in a positive way and aims to change the lives of students with learning disabilities by preparing them for college in an effective, concrete way * The first part is an overview of learning disabilities as they apply to the role of the elementary school counselor * The second part of the book is a step-by-step program for creating counselor-led groups for elementary school students with learning disabilities

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction: Why this Book?; Chapter 2: History; Chapter 3: Role of the Elementary Counselor; Chapter 4: What are Learning Disabilities?; Chapter 5: Most Common Learning Disabilities and Related Disorders; Chapter 6: Working with Students; Chapter 7: Working with the Child Study Team; Chapter 8: Working with Teachers; Chapter 9: Working with Parents; Chapter 10: The Program.