A learning disability is a neurological condition which affects the brain's ability to send, receive, and process information. A child with a learning disability may have difficulties in reading, writing, speaking, listening, understanding mathematical concepts, and with general comprehension. Learning disabilities include a group of disorders such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia.

Counselor helps in understanding behavior, checks for any behavioral issues, and for any problems that may exist due to poor home or school environment, or any emotional problems that may be the reason for the child's poor performance at school.