Author

Peg Dawson

Peg Dawson is a psychologist specializing in the assessment of learning and attention disorders. With a doctorate in education, she has extensive experience in clinical practice and research focused on executive skills. Dawson is co-author of the influential book "Smart but Scattered," which addresses strategies for improving executive functioning in children. Her credibility stems from decades of work at the Center for Learning and Attention Disorders in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Another notable work includes "Smart but Scattered Teens."