This paper describes the role of the reading counselor as it has been developed in practice with learning disabled and emotionally disturbed children. It describes a method of teaching with a therapeutic approach based on the importance of the relationship between teacher and pupil, both to change the pupil's reading skills and increase his self-esteem.
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