Dr. David A Palmer

The Go-To Speaker for Behavior, Belonging, and Brain-Based Change

Travels from Palm Springs CA, USA

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Speaks on:

Neurodiversity

Trauma-informed Learning


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Dr. David transforms how educators connect with "difficult" kids through his passionate, engaging presentations. He captivates audiences with quick, clear strategies that reframe student behavior, emphasizing healing over compliance and making complex concepts accessible through humor and insight. Attendees leave feeling inspired and equipped with actionable tools to foster trust and safety, particularly with neurodivergent students. His "incredibly engaging, informative, and fun" approach creates transformative experiences that impact both professional practice and personal relationships, leaving audiences eager for more of his wisdom.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Reframing perception about student behavior.

  • Fostering understanding, connection, trust, and safety.

  • Understanding better ways to relate to neurodivergent students.

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Dr. David A's Bio

Dr. David A. Palmer is a dynamic educator, speaker, and parent coach who helps overwhelmed adults decode challenging behaviors through the nervous system, not punishment. As the creator of the Rewire the Response™ framework, he equips parents, teachers, and school leaders with trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming strategies that actually work—without shame, sticker charts, or power struggles. A TEDx speaker, NAMICon presenter, and 30-year educator with lived neurodivergent experience, Dr. Palmer’s sessions are bold, practical, and unforgettable. Book him if you’re ready to ditch outdated discipline and lead real change—one nervous system at a time. 👉 drdavidapalmer.com | @drdavidapalmer | Now booking 2025–2026

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Dr. David A Offers the Following Talks

NeurodiversityTrauma-informed Learning

Empowering Neurodivergent Students: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Emotional Regulation

  • Provide trauma-informed approaches to address emotional dysregulation in neurodivergent students

  • Equip participants with practical tools and techniques to reduce behavioral challenges while fostering emotional resilience

  • Enhance collaboration between parents and educators to create consistent and supportive environments for neurodivergent students.

  • Empower participants to shift from managing behaviors reactively to proactively building environments that nurture growth and emotional regulation.

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