Dr. Daniel Wendler (Neurodiversity & Making Friends)
@danielwendler.com
Keynote speaker on autism, neurodiversity, and solving the loneliness epidemic. Co-author of "Neurodiversity & the Myth of Normal"
#ActuallyAutistic clinical psychologist.
Check out my latest ideas at Writing.DanielWendler.com.
#ActuallyAutistic clinical psychologist.
Check out my latest ideas at Writing.DanielWendler.com.
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I'm an autistic clinical psychologist and I write about the pathway to social connection, inclusive communities, and personal growth. Check me out if you're interested in neurodiversity, psychological...
writing.danielwendler.com
Hi everyone! I'm Dr. Dan
🧠 Autistic clinical psychologist
📗 I write & speak about neurodiversity
📙 ... And making friends
Let's talk about
🎮 Video games
📚 Good books
🧙♂️ TTRPGs (and other nerd stuff)
📈 Investing (team index funds!)
writing.danielwendler.com
www.youtube.com/@SocialSkillsVideos
🧠 Autistic clinical psychologist
📗 I write & speak about neurodiversity
📙 ... And making friends
Let's talk about
🎮 Video games
📚 Good books
🧙♂️ TTRPGs (and other nerd stuff)
📈 Investing (team index funds!)
writing.danielwendler.com
www.youtube.com/@SocialSkillsVideos
July 28, 2026 at 8:44 PM
I woke up from a dream and I wrote an essay about Stephen Colbert, death, existential therapy, and living well. Take a look and share it with someone if it resonated with you. writing.danielwendler.com/p/colbert-an...
Colbert and the psychology of death
(This essay is not about Stephen Colbert. Unless you actually are Stephen Colbert, because reader, this essay is about you)
writing.danielwendler.com
July 22, 2026 at 6:39 PM
I woke up from a dream and I wrote an essay about Stephen Colbert, death, existential therapy, and living well. Take a look and share it with someone if it resonated with you. writing.danielwendler.com/p/colbert-an...
Why can better mental health sometimes cause worse motivation? Hear my psychologist explanation! #motivation #mentalhealth #therapy #therapist #traumahealing
July 12, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Why can better mental health sometimes cause worse motivation? Hear my psychologist explanation! #motivation #mentalhealth #therapy #therapist #traumahealing
You're not lazy, you just need spider math 🕸️ #notlazy #selflove #autistic #neurodivergent #selfcompassion
July 2, 2026 at 9:21 PM
You're not lazy, you just need spider math 🕸️ #notlazy #selflove #autistic #neurodivergent #selfcompassion
Waiting for appointments doesn't have to waste your whole day (even with ADHD or autism) #autism #neurodivergent #autistic #adhd #procrastination
June 30, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Waiting for appointments doesn't have to waste your whole day (even with ADHD or autism) #autism #neurodivergent #autistic #adhd #procrastination
How to get support and accomodations at work for your neurodivergent needs #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #autisticadult #neurodiversity
June 29, 2026 at 11:18 PM
How to get support and accomodations at work for your neurodivergent needs #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #autisticadult #neurodiversity
June 21, 2026 at 8:26 AM
How to make friends when you're autistic #autistic #autism #neurodivergent #makingfriends #adultfriendships
June 21, 2026 at 12:54 AM
How to make friends when you're autistic #autistic #autism #neurodivergent #makingfriends #adultfriendships
How to feel better when you're having a bad day #mentalhealth #cheerup #howtofeelbetter #therapytips #therapy
June 20, 2026 at 7:06 AM
How to feel better when you're having a bad day #mentalhealth #cheerup #howtofeelbetter #therapytips #therapy
Do they actually want to be your friend? Psychologist explains how to tell. #socialanxiety #neurodivergent #makingfriends #socialskills #howtomakefriends
June 19, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Do they actually want to be your friend? Psychologist explains how to tell. #socialanxiety #neurodivergent #makingfriends #socialskills #howtomakefriends
Why AI therapy can't replace human therapists #aitherapy #therapy #mentalhealth #therapist #therapistadvice
June 17, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Why AI therapy can't replace human therapists #aitherapy #therapy #mentalhealth #therapist #therapistadvice
Get out of autistic burnout with the Jenga strategy #autisticburnout #autism #autistic #burnout #neurodivergent
June 12, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Get out of autistic burnout with the Jenga strategy #autisticburnout #autism #autistic #burnout #neurodivergent
Autistic burnout is caused by baby elephant thinking 🍼 🐘 #autisticburnout #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #burnout
June 1, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Autistic burnout is caused by baby elephant thinking 🍼 🐘 #autisticburnout #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #burnout
Beware of the AI self-help book scam hitting social media #selfhelp #selfhelpbooks #scam #mentalhealth #personaldevelopment
May 31, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Beware of the AI self-help book scam hitting social media #selfhelp #selfhelpbooks #scam #mentalhealth #personaldevelopment
Get out of autistic burnout by investing in yourself #autistic #autism #autisticburnout #neurodivergent #burnout
May 30, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Get out of autistic burnout by investing in yourself #autistic #autism #autisticburnout #neurodivergent #burnout
What autistic people deserve at work #autistic #autism #neurodivergent #autismintheworkplace #autismatwork
May 30, 2026 at 3:07 AM
What autistic people deserve at work #autistic #autism #neurodivergent #autismintheworkplace #autismatwork
Escape loneliness and social anxiety by thinking like a scientist (not a caveman) #loneliness #lonely #socialanxiety #makingfriends #neurodivergent
May 28, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Escape loneliness and social anxiety by thinking like a scientist (not a caveman) #loneliness #lonely #socialanxiety #makingfriends #neurodivergent
The forgotten psychology book that explains why we're lonely #loneliness #makingfriends #lonely #psychology
May 28, 2026 at 2:28 AM
The forgotten psychology book that explains why we're lonely #loneliness #makingfriends #lonely #psychology
The problem isn't your autism. It's your "ought-ism" #autism #autisticadult #neurodivergent #autistic #autisticburnout
May 26, 2026 at 11:39 PM
The problem isn't your autism. It's your "ought-ism" #autism #autisticadult #neurodivergent #autistic #autisticburnout
Hey I know this guy :)
A ‘proudly autistic’ workplace expert says putting neurodivergent employees in a typical office is like dropping a polar bear in Austin, Texas fortune.com/2026/05/20/n...
A 'proudly autistic' workplace expert says putting neurodivergent employees in a typical office is like dropping a polar bear in Austin, Texas | Fortune
Daniel Wendler said at Fortune's Workplace Innovation Summit there's a business case as well as an employee well-being one to making offices accessible.
fortune.com
May 25, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Hey I know this guy :)
Autistic people are sushi youtu.be/BEWYWriGoDU
Autistic people are sushi, so you don't have to fear rejection #autism #autistic #neurodivergent
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist
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May 25, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Autistic people are sushi youtu.be/BEWYWriGoDU
Rabbit starvation explains modern #loneliness.
May 25, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Rabbit starvation explains modern #loneliness.
Why neurotypical career advice fails autistic people #autistic #neurodivergent #autisticadult #neurospicy #autism
May 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Why neurotypical career advice fails autistic people #autistic #neurodivergent #autisticadult #neurospicy #autism
Your autistic needs are ok. Don't be ashamed of taking care of yourself. #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #internalizedableism #autisticburnout
April 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Your autistic needs are ok. Don't be ashamed of taking care of yourself. #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #internalizedableism #autisticburnout