Research

Her theory and research on twin attachment is grounded in the lived experiences of the twins she has worked with over the past 35 years, and informs other issues such as the importance of genetics, the environment, and parenting.

Work with Twins

A twin herself, Barbara understands that twins face serious challenges when approaching adulthood as they try to find their own voices and identities in the world. She consults with twins and parents of twins who need guidance on reducing conflicts between twins and many other twin issues.

Work with Gifted Children

Dr. Klein has worked with gifted children, their parents, and public and private schools in the greater Los Angeles area since 1986. Her private practice is dedicated to assisting the special educational needs of gifted and highly gifted children.

Education

Barbara Klein has an undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and a Masters degree and Doctorate in Early Childhood Education (Ed.D.) from the University of Southern California at Los Angeles. She served as a post-doctoral fellow in clinical psychology at Cedars-Sinai department of psychiatry and Thalians mental health center. She has lectured around the country and in Canada, talking about twins and gifted children.

Books and Publications

Barbara has written ten books in the field of developmental psychology and education, including her latest, Twin Dilemmas – Changing Relationships Throughout the Life Span (May 2017). Some of her previous works include The Challenges of Gifted Children, Raising Gifted Kids: Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Exceptional Child Thrive, and Not All Twins Are Alike. She is also a guest blogger at Psychology Today.