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Dr. Daniel Wendler (Neurodiversity & Making Friends)

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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.

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The Psychology Of Genuine Confidence
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist The Psychology Of Genuine Confidence

If you've ever wondered what it takes to be genuinely confident...wonder no more! My latest video explains the simple truth behind real confidence (and no, it's not about having it all together.) Check it out and let me know what you think! youtu.be/Q8o1NJwU8fE

31.07.2025 18:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Fight social anxiety with the Name of the Wind #kvothe #booktok #booktube #socialanxiety #confidence
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist Fight social anxiety with the Name of the Wind #kvothe #booktok #booktube #socialanxiety #confidence

Your social anxiety is a liar, and the Name of the Wind is a great book. If you're curious about either of those things, you should watch this video ๐Ÿ™‚

youtube.com/shorts/_JfuR...

25.07.2025 00:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How to connect better with others through curiosity #friendship #socialskills #relationships
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist How to connect better with others through curiosity #friendship #socialskills #relationships

If you've ever wanted to connect better with the people close to you, this video is for you ๐Ÿ™‚ Learn how to use your curiosity to connect deeper with your closest friends and loved ones. youtube.com/shorts/Jblfb... #friendship #autism #relationships

18.07.2025 07:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to Get Top Keynotes from Google and Harvard with Dr. Dan Wendler | POP 1228 - How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks about getting top keynotes with Google and Harvard with Dr. Dan Wendler.

I was thrilled to do this interview with Joe Sanok at Practice of the Practice, about my career as a keynote speaker. If you're curious about the world of professional speaking or how to land speaking gigs with the Harvards and Googles of the world, tune in! practiceofthepractice.com/getting-top-...

08.07.2025 20:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How to use your autistic special interest to grow as a person
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist How to use your autistic special interest to grow as a person

My latest video - on how our special interests can help autistic people grow. Check it out and let me know what you think! youtu.be/VWabhie7iJY

07.07.2025 23:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wisdom from my Dad (Sharing what he shared with me)

Some life advice that my Dad shared with me and I'm sharing with you: writing.danielwendler.com/p/wisdom-fro...

06.07.2025 22:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Feeling Numb? Letโ€™s Make Pot Roast. #cooking #depression #sadness #hope #mentalhealth #selfhelp
YouTube video by Time for Therapy Feeling Numb? Letโ€™s Make Pot Roast. #cooking #depression #sadness #hope #mentalhealth #selfhelp

My best friend (and fellow psychologist) Kyler just started his YouTube channel. His first video is about what to do if you feel numb and also how to make a pot roast ๐Ÿ™‚ check it out: youtube.com/shorts/cTBZ5...

24.06.2025 03:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Heavy is Where You Find The Light (Moving towards what makes you feel)

The heavy is where you find the light (moving towards what makes you feel) writing.danielwendler.com/p/the-heavy-...

22.06.2025 20:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
I made pasta with my best friend #cookingwithfriends #funny #cooking #cookingtogether #kitchenfun
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist I made pasta with my best friend #cookingwithfriends #funny #cooking #cookingtogether #kitchenfun

Cooking pasta with my best friend (try the video for 30 seconds, trust me!) youtube.com/shorts/answ5...

21.06.2025 19:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Neurodiversity explained in 90 seconds (using polar bears)
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist Neurodiversity explained in 90 seconds (using polar bears)

I decided to describe #neurodiversity in 90 seconds (using polar bears, because why not!) If you're interested in learning more about #autism or #adhd check it out and let me know what you think!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhY6...

19.06.2025 19:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How shame holds autistic people back (and what we can do about it)
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist How shame holds autistic people back (and what we can do about it)

#Autistic people can struggle with intense shame - but it doesn't have to be that way. I made a quick video for my neurodivergent friends to share my own story of struggling with shame and embarrassment, and to give some tips for staying confident when shame comes knocking. youtu.be/_a2X5oTjUdc

12.06.2025 22:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Neurodiversity in the Workplace Keynote Speaker - Daniel Wendler Dr. Daniel Wendler is an autistic psychologist and neurodiversity keynote speaker for organizations including Google, Accenture, and Harvard.

Just reworked my speaker page for my #Neurodiversity in the Workplace talk. Check it out and let me know if you have any feedback! www.danielwendler.com/neurodiversi...

11.06.2025 04:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What It Means to Live Well (Saying goodbye to my Grandpa)

Remembering my Grandpa writing.danielwendler.com/p/what-it-me...

05.06.2025 19:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Were dinosaurs autistic? (SUPER MEGA REMIX EDITION)
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist Were dinosaurs autistic? (SUPER MEGA REMIX EDITION)

Did dinosaurs have #autism? Finally, the truth is revealed! youtu.be/aubvi-a6jYM?...

03.06.2025 01:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dr. Dan's Writing | Daniel Wendler | Substack 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...

Hi everyone! I'm Dr. Dan

๐Ÿง  Autistic clinical psychologist
๐Ÿ“— I write & speak about neurodiversity
๐Ÿ“™ ... And making friends

Let's talk about
๐ŸŽฎ Video games
๐Ÿ“š Good books
๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ TTRPGs (and other nerd stuff)
๐Ÿ“ˆ Investing (team index funds!)

writing.danielwendler.com
www.youtube.com/@SocialSkillsVideos

31.05.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you Soren! I'm glad you like it :)

31.05.2025 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How to Know If Someone Actually Wants to Talk to You (60 Second Social Skills)
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist How to Know If Someone Actually Wants to Talk to You (60 Second Social Skills)

Ever wonder if the other person in the conversation actually wants to be talking with you? Wonder no more! I put together a 60-second clip that explains the signal to look for to verify if the other person is enjoying the conversation. #socialskills #socialanxiety www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fyL...

31.05.2025 21:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How to Avoid Talking Too Much
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist How to Avoid Talking Too Much

This #socialskills video of mine just turned 10 years old! It's about how to not talk too much and (practicing what I preach) it's only one minute long. Check it out and let me know what you think! m.youtube.com/watch?v=f-0C...

23.05.2025 00:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The two kinds of self-care (and how they help you avoid burnout) #selfcare  #depression #psychology
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist The two kinds of self-care (and how they help you avoid burnout) #selfcare #depression #psychology

If you struggle with burnout even though you try to give yourself self-care, take a few minutes and watch this video ๐Ÿ™‚ youtube.com/shorts/Oqnko...

13.05.2025 22:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
You're burned out because you're not getting the right kind of self-care
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist You're burned out because you're not getting the right kind of self-care

If you struggle with #burnout even though you try to give yourself #self-care, this video is for you. It explains the two kinds of self-care, and how to balance them to get genuine rejuvenation. Check it out and let me know what you think! youtu.be/Jc_Ydm_-1gc

08.05.2025 21:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've definitely been there. Three things that have helped me: 1) Find a friend to game with 2) Try 20 minutes of an unplayed game from my library 3) Start with a chill game where you can't die or lose progress (I'm enjoying Old Skies by @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social for that exact reason)

08.05.2025 04:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Clara Mae - Tennessee (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by ClaraMaeVEVO Clara Mae - Tennessee (Lyric Video)

Your daily beautiful: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdOs... #music

08.05.2025 03:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I resonated a lot with the story. I've had some games find me at particular times I needed them, too. (And I picked up 100xresist based on this article!)

08.05.2025 00:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to Make More Friends (5 actions you can take today)

Want to make more friends? Here's my five favorite tips that you can try today: open.substack.com/pub/drdanwen...

07.05.2025 23:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The #1 Conversation Mistake (And How to Fix It)
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist The #1 Conversation Mistake (And How to Fix It)

My latest video on conversation skills is live on youtube! Check it out and let me know what you think. youtu.be/XZhDuoespVg

28.04.2025 21:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fear the vampire lizard!

09.03.2025 17:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Justin-Ray! I appreciate you following :-)

25.02.2025 22:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Give me 8 minutes & you'll never run out of things to say again
YouTube video by Dr. Dan, Neurodivergent Psychologist Give me 8 minutes & you'll never run out of things to say again

Do you run out of things to say in conversation? Struggle with awkward silences? Give me eight minutes and I'll teach you an easy technique to get your conversations flowing again. Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTtX...

19.02.2025 00:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Every day you make it through is a victory, and it'll get easier over time :-)

18.02.2025 02:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
7 Ways To Make Friends (Without Spending Any Money)
YouTube video by Dr. Dan, Neurodivergent Psychologist 7 Ways To Make Friends (Without Spending Any Money)

If you want to make more friends without spending any money - whether you're autistic or neurotypical - I made this video to help. Check it out and let me know what you want me to record a video on next! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uGD...

18.02.2025 00:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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