Meet Dr. Dan
I’m Dr. Daniel Wendler—a proudly autistic clinical psychologist.
I combine clinical expertise with my personal lived experience to help audiences better understand neurodiversity, mental wellness, and human connection in a way that feels practical, relatable, and deeply human.
I’ve spoken for organizations including Google, Harvard, Accenture and events such as the Fortune Innovation Summit, the Great Place To Work Summit, and SHRM ENX. No matter where I speak, my goal is the same - to deliver a talk that sparks real change in your audience.
I deliver both in-person keynotes and virtual presentations. Whether you need an inspirational keynote, practical training, or something uniquely tailored to your audience… I’m here to help.
A few of my bona fides:
My TEDx talk about my life with autism has inspired hundreds of thousands.
I’m the co-author of the Great Courses Audible exclusive Neurodiversity and the Myth of Normal.
I’ve spoken professionally for over a decade, and written three books.
I specialize in making life easy for event organizers. My goal is to deliver a high-impact talk for your audience and a zero-stress experience for you. I’m committed to being the smoothest part of your entire event.
Plus, I pride myself on handcrafting a talk that makes your event amazing. Whether you need an in-depth training, an inspirational keynote, or something totally unique… you’ve come to the right guy.
Photograph by Rebecca Greenfield/Fortune
Selected Audiences
I speak to a wide range of organizations, and I can tailor my speaking to the needs of any audience.
Audiences I’ve Spoken For
Tech Companies
Google, Accenture, Activision Blizzard, Match Group, SAP
Business Conferences:
Fortune Innovation Summit, SHRM ENX, Great Place to Work Summit
Government:
US Treasury Department, US Consumer Product Safety Commission, US Army and Navy
Academic:
Harvard University, Texas A&M University, Cambrian College
Life Sciences:
AstraZeneca, Alcon
Healthcare:
Rady Children’s Hospital, Cooper University Healthcare, PDS Health
Financial:
Raymond James, Eide Bailly, Assured Guaranty
Nonprofit Conferences:
NAU Disability, Autism Connections, No Barriers Summit
Legal:
DFA Alliance, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips
Nonprofit Organizations:
American Psychological Association, Goodwill, Peckham
Speaking Topics
Strength in Neurodiversity: Creating a Workplace Where Everyone Can Belong
Keynote or corporate training on why organizations that support neurodivergent employees gain a competitive advantage, with practical principles for building a genuinely inclusive workplace. Can be adapted to other neurodiversity applications, such as clinical work or community building.
Keynote on the psychological roots of workplace burnout beyond surface-level self-care, covering how to recognize it, its cost to teams and individuals, and practical recovery strategies for both employees and leaders — including specific applications for neurodivergent employees.
The Comfort Zone Advantage: How Real Recovery Builds Change-Ready Teams
Co-delivered with Dr. Kyler Shumway, this high-energy keynote reframes resistance to change as a legitimate need for recovery, showing teams how to build genuine adaptability by balancing growth with rest.
I can also develop custom talks for workplace mental health and autism & neurodiversity audiences; just let me know what you need!
SEE me IN ACTION
If you want the best sense of what I’m about as a speaker, I recommend starting here:
What Being Autistic Taught Me About Being Human (TEDx)
Let’s Make Your Event Meaningful
If you’re ready to move beyond performative inclusion and create a workplace where people can actually thrive—
You’re in the right place.