Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine how to improve school committees and advise consultants
for children who need special support. A third grade elementary school child who frequently used abusive
language in class and disrupted lessons was considered to have a developmental disability. As a
result of 5 consultations from a circulating school counselor, the teacher’s attitude towards the child
changed. Moreover, support in the way of an individual education plan was offered based on a common
understanding from the whole school, and overall improvements were seen in the child’s behavior.
Accordingly it was suggested that the function of a circulating counselor is effective for consulting with
school committees about children suspected of having developmental disabilities. Also, in order to
improve the consultations, important points for consultants to keep in mind are considered to be, “giving
concrete advice which takes into consideration the special nature of the education of children with disabilities
and educational consultation” and “to consider the role consciousness and experience which a
teacher and school have”.
