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My book has helped thousands of parents understand gifted testing and programming so that they can better work with the schools to find the right program for their child.

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Dr. Palmer is Licensed Educational Psychologist, award winning researcher, university lecturer, and frequent presenter at local, state, and national events.

Dr. Palmer was recently featured as a commentator on the Discovery Health Channel's "My Kid's Smarter than Me"

Dr. Palmer is an invited expert "Psychology Today" Blogger. Blog Post links posted below...

Private Testing for Giftedness? If and When.

Is Your Child Gifted? What to Look for and Why You Should Know

Gifted Kids with Learning Problems... The Twice Exceptional Child

One Strategy to Use When Kids Get Too Far Ahead of the Curve

Online Articles by David Palmer

Hidden Gifts: What to Know so Your Child Isn't Overlooked

Is it Good to Be Gifted? Optimal IQ and the Flipside to Giftedness

ADHD or Gifted? What Parents Should Know

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David Palmer, Ph.D., Psychologist, Laguna Beach, Ca