Workshops & Trainings
Dr. Wendi L. Johnson provides engaging, evidence-informed workshops, professional development, keynote presentations, and specialized training for schools, universities, professional organizations, healthcare providers, and other organizations.
Her presentations draw on expertise in school psychology, neuropsychology, autism, executive functioning, behavioral and emotional regulation, and psychological assessment. Training can be tailored to the needs and experience level of your audience. Examples of presentation topics are listed below.
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Autism and Neurodevelopment
Differential Diagnosis of Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Comorbidities
Complex Autism Evaluations
Differentiating AU, OHI, and ED in School-Based Eligibility
Executive Functioning & Brain-Behavior Connection
Understanding Executive Functioning Across Development
Understanding the Brain-Behavior Connection
When Executive Functioning Breaks Down: Supporting Students with EF Difficulties
Executive Functioning and the Impact on Learning and Behavior
“Executive Function System Fatigue” in Caregivers
School Psychology & Professional Practice
Building Collaborative Teams Around Students with Complex Needs
Complex Eligibility Decisions
Psychological and Psychoeducational Assessment
Translating Assessment Results into Intervention
Consultation and Collaboration in School Settings
From Assessment to Intervention: Bridging the Gap
Program Development in Educational Settings
Behavior, Trauma & Emotional Regulation
Trauma, Behavior and the Brain
Understanding and Supporting Dysregulated Youth
Challenging Emotions and Behaviors
Identification, Differentiation, and Intervention
Customized Trainings
Every organization has different needs. Dr. Johnson works with schools, districts, universities, and professional organizations to develop customized workshops and professional development based on the needs of their staff and the population they serve.
Training formats may include:
Keynote presentations
60–90 minute workshops
Full or Half-day professional development
Webinars
Multi-session training series
Keynote presentations
Case-based consultation and training
Customized training for school or district teams
Virtual or In-person
Featured Past Presentations
Executive Functioning Across the Lifespan
Invited Keynote Address · Southwestern Psychological Association (2025)
Executive functioning plays a critical role in learning, relationships, work, and everyday life across development. This presentation explores how executive functioning changes across the lifespan, how difficulties may present at different ages, and practical considerations for assessment and intervention.
Trauma, Behavior and the Brain: Identification, Differentiation, and Intervention
Keynote Presentation · DFW RASP · 2023
Understanding challenging behavior requires looking beyond the behavior itself. This presentation explores the intersection of trauma, brain development, emotional regulation, and behavior, with an emphasis on recognizing underlying needs, differentiating possible contributing factors, and identifying appropriate approaches to intervention and support.
Prematurity and the Developing Brain: From Neurological Risk to Learning Success
Invited 3-Hour Presentation · School Neuropsychology Conference · 2026
Premature birth can affect brain development in ways that have lasting implications for learning, attention, executive functioning, and behavior. This presentation examines the relationship between prematurity, neurological development, and later educational outcomes, with an emphasis on translating neurodevelopmental knowledge into meaningful support for children and adolescents.
Dysregulated Youth: Supporting and Understanding Challenging Emotions and Behaviors
Invited Professional Workshop · Cook Children’s Hospital · 2024
Emotional and behavioral dysregulation can be challenging for children, families, educators, and practitioners. This workshop explores the factors that contribute to dysregulation and provides a framework for understanding challenging behaviors while identifying practical strategies for supporting children and adolescents.
Differential Eligibility in School Psychology: Distinguishing AU from OHI and ED
Invited 3-Hour Webinar · School Neuropsychology Institute · 2026
Determining the most appropriate special education eligibility can be challenging when students present with overlapping characteristics. This training examines the complexities of differentiating Autism, Other Health Impairment, and Emotional Disturbance and provides a framework for integrating assessment data, developmental history, and educational impact when making difficult eligibility decisions.
Differential Diagnosis of Autism and Applied Practice
National Association of School Psychologists Conference · 2025, 2024, 2022 (variations of this topic)
Autism frequently presents alongside other developmental, behavioral, and emotional concerns, making differential diagnosis an important component of comprehensive assessment. This presentation focuses on practical considerations in distinguishing autism from other conditions and translating assessment findings into meaningful recommendations and intervention planning.
Let's Create a Training That Meets Your Needs
Every organization, team, and audience is different. Dr. Johnson works collaboratively with organizations to develop meaningful, practical training that connects research and professional knowledge to the real-world challenges faced by children, families, educators, and practitioners.
Whether you are looking for a keynote speaker, a focused professional development workshop, or customized training for your team, presentations can be tailored to your organization's goals and audience.
Have a training need in mind?
Let's talk about how we can create a meaningful learning experience for your organization.
