A child may be referred for counseling by a teacher, parent, or even through self-referral for his/her learning disabilities (LD) related issues. LD is the most typical and common disorder in school and it can have a profound adverse effect on school performance that often persists into adulthood. In this paper, works in school setting will be described in detail regarding LD categories, diagnosis procedures, and the primary areas in which students will be assessed in relation to the intelligence, academic achievement, and behavioral and emotional development.