Peter Jaksa, Ph.D.

Dr. Peter Jaksa is president and clinical director of ADD Centers of America and a clinical psychologist in private practice in Chicago. He is past president of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. Dr. Jaksa may be reached at pjaksa@addcenters.com.

• How Routines Help ADHD Children (and Their Parents)
  Parents of ADHD children should set up reliable routines at home and at school because... more »
• Top 10 Routine Builders for Children with ADHD
  A checklist for creating better structure to help your child grow and learn... more »
• Secrets of Better Discipline for ADHD Children
  Simple ways to solve tough discipline problems with ADHD children... more »
• Parent Checklist: 15 Ways to Help Children with ADHD and Learning Disabilities
  Effective strategies for raising children with both ADHD and a learning disability like dyslexia... more »
• Laughing Matters
  How humor can reduce stress at home and strengthen the bond between you and your... more »
• The Allowance Rules
  An allowance is a great teaching tool – if you don't use it as a... more »
• Allowance Do's and Don't's
  A regular allowance can help your kids learn the vital importance of saving. Here's what... more »
• Helping ADD Kids Understand the Upside of Failure
  Eight illuminating lessons for children with attention deficit disorder who face challenges in life... more »

• Parenting ADHD Children with Learning Disabilities
  Expert strategies for parenting children with both ADHD and learning disabilities like dyslexia... more »
• Make the Most of Summer
  Six ways to make this vacation a happy one for the whole family with the... more »
• ADHD Teens: Room to Bloom
  10 ways for protective parents to step back and allow their ADHD Teens to Grow.... more »
• Teens with ADD: Transitioning to Adulthood
  How to help your teenager with ADD make a smooth transition to an adulthood with... more »
• Improve Your Focus with ADD
  10 steps to building better concentration at home, at school, and at work... more »

• Uncle Sam Doesn’t Want You!
  Military policy regarding enlistment and ADHD has changed. Learn about the newly revised standards... more »

• 6 Things Teens Need to Know Before Leaving Home
  Secrets for making a smooth transition from adolescence to adulthood. ... more »