Peter Jaksa, Ph.D.

Peter Jaksa, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist Chicago, Illinois, USA. Consultation By: Phone or Email Type of Consultation: All ADD related Questions About This Expert: Peter Jaksa, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in Chicago, IL. He has over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with ADD/ADHD. Dr. Jaksa has written articles on many topics related to ADD/ADHD, and provided numerous interviews for the print and electronic media. He has presented to health care professionals, educators, and the general public. From 1998 through 2001 Dr. Jaksa served as president of the National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (www.add.org) and currently serves on the ADDA Board of Directors. He is the parenting editor for ADDitude Magazine. Questions are welcome in the following areas: Assessment and treatment of ADD/ADHD (i.e. what is a comprehensive assessment, how to find a qualified health care professional, what types of treatment are most effective, etc.) Questions related to communicating with health care professionals, school personnel, employers, and significant others. Questions related to managing ADD/ADHD in daily living, school functioning, work and career functioning. General questions about ADD/ADHD regarding causes, genetics, physiology, and the impact on individuals throughout the lifespan. Ask This Expert a Question Return to the list of Experts