I have just read a delightful book called “School Psychologists: From Surviving to Thriving” by Louise J. Privette, Ed.D. – a great book! I was born in 1924, and the word psychologist had never been used.  We had a small country school in Oklahoma, and one teacher taught 8 grades—about 4 to 6 students in each grade.  The students sat at small desks in rows.  As a teacher taught each group—all the others worked on their assignments.  No one was disruptive.  However, as years passed serious behavioral and mood disorders became evident and a new word was invented “therapist” followed by “school counselors” and finally “psychologists”. What a wonderful time for students!! No one realized the job these people did to help teachers help their students.  I am so grateful to read this book written by the many psychologists of today.  It opens our minds to the many problems certain students face today.  I really believe that every parent and teacher (not just the professional psychologist) should read this book.  It will open our eyes to the excellent help that is available today.