David Crossett

David D. Crossett, M.S. is a lifelong advocate for

vulnerable populations, with a distinguished career spanning

mental health, special education, and developmental disability

services. His dedication to compassionate care and

academic inquiry led him to pursue advanced degrees

in behavioral science, child development, and social

work—fields in which he has not only studied but

innovated.

David holds a Master of Science in the College

Teaching of Behavioral Science from Northern State

University, with additional graduate work in

psychological services and research focused on

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in collaboration with Dr. J.B. Rhine of Duke

University. His SIDS research proposes a new theory

on neonatal psychological and neurological

development, exploring the link between apnea

causations and infant vulnerability.

David has directed multiple nonprofit organizations

and treatment facilities across the United States, including

Tenderheart Ranch, a pioneering residential center for mentally

handicapped adults. His administrative acumen has

been instrumental in licensing, program

design, policy development, and international

consultation, most notably in the Philippines, where

he lectured to graduate students on mental illness,

special education, and infant care theory.

A former behavioral specialist, alcohol rehabilitation

counselor, and college instructor, David brings over 30 years of

frontline and leadership experience to every page. His

work on SIDS reflects not just scientific rigor but a

heartfelt mission to prevent tragedy and offer insight

to caregivers, professionals, and grieving families

alike.