This article surveys the present status of school counselling in Great Britain, particularly the training of counsellors, and finds that the British see themselves as "behind the Americans" since much of the expertise and experience comes from North America. (Author)

Argues for the need to provide more counseling services to families with disabled children. Describes three basic frameworks, considered necessary for counseling professionals, including understanding (1) the parent-professional relationship, (2) the psychological functioning of individuals, and (3) the process of counseling. (Author/DST)