Dr. David Palmer

Dr. David A. Palmer is a neurodivergent educator, parent, and speaker on a mission to revolutionize how we understand and respond to kids in emotional distress. With over 30 years in education and a doctorate in special education, Dr. Palmer blends lived experience and neuroscience to challenge outdated discipline models and help adults shift from reaction to regulation.

He’s the creator of the Rewire the Response™ framework—a six-step, trauma-informed roadmap that helps parents and educators move from chaos to calm by decoding what behavior is really communicating. His work empowers adults to become the calm, connected leaders their neurodivergent and trauma-impacted kids need most.

Through his talks, podcast, and trainings, Dr. Palmer dismantles the “fix the kid” narrative and replaces it with something far more powerful: regulated adults, resilient kids, and relationships that actually heal.