Peter Thaxter

Peter Thaxter is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Mary Washington. He holds a B.S. in Psychology (minor in Music) from the College of William & Mary and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical-Child Psychology from DePaul University. Concurrently, he serves as a School Psychologist for Prince William County Schools, specializing in psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children and adolescents.

His research and clinical expertise spans:

• Clinical-Child Psychology
• Pediatric Neuropsychology
• School Psychology
• Neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD)
• Learning disorders
• Behavioral challenges in children

Professionally, he has experience as an Applied Behavioral Analysis therapist, in-home crisis counselor, and child/family therapist.