David Rabiner

David Rabiner is a Research Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University’s Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, with an affiliation at the Sanford School of Public Policy’s Center for Child and Family Policy. He holds a Ph.D. from Duke University (1987). His research focuses on violence prevention, ADHD, and academic interventions for children with attention difficulties. Notable projects include the GREAT Schools and Families violence prevention initiative and studies on ADHD prevalence and interventions.

Key publications include investigations into classroom management programs, ADHD prevalence linked to socioeconomic factors, and the long-term impact of attention problems on academic achievement. He has received grants from NIH, the Department of Education, and the CDC, supporting projects like improving math ability through number sense training and evaluating classroom management interventions.

Rabiner has been recognized with the Sage Science Award (2010). His professional activities include editorial board roles for the Journal of Attention Disorders and presentations on ADHD evaluation, treatment, and nonmedical medication use. He teaches courses in clinical psychology, psychotherapy approaches, and research methods at Duke.

His work bridges academic research and practical applications, addressing critical issues in child development, mental health, and educational equity.