This publication is intended for use as a supplement to "A Guide for Planning and Developing Guidance and Counseling Programs in Virginia's Public Schools." After a general discussion of basic concepts in counseling with handicapped students, the publication provides separate sections discussing basic educational goals and counseling concerns for the following categories of disability: (1) educable and trainable mentally retarded; (2) learning disabled; (3) seriously emotionally disturbed; (4) hearing impaired; (5) visually impaired; (6) orthopedically impaired; (7) other health impaired; (8) severely and profoundly handicapped; (9) speech and language impaired; (10) deaf-blind; (11) autistic; and (12) multihandicapped. Each section addresses the following topics: developmental characteristics, behavioral characteristics, long-range educational goals, educational development, counseling techniques, and vocational/career guidance. References and a glossary are provided, along with information on special college admissions testing arrangements for handicapped students. (TE)