Real People. Real Tools. Real Work.
One in five people in today's workplaces is neurodivergent-living with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette syndrome, and more-so most of us already work in neurodiverse teams. What many workplaces still lack is a practical playbook that turns this neurodiversity into an organizational strength and helps every team member thrive.
Bridging the Gap is that playbook: A field-tested, strengths-based guide that shows managers, human resources leaders, university career centers, and neurodivergent professionals exactly how to onboard, collaborate, and grow-without guesswork. Instead of cataloging what's broken, it delivers simple tools you can use immediately to succeed on the job, whether you're a seasoned manager or the team's newest employee.
Grounded in real-world experience, Bridging the Gap draws on veteran change-management leader Lee Judson's decades of work in private practice, hospitals, and the medical device and insurance industries. As a neurodivergent professional and coach to neurodivergent employees and leaders, she brings empathy, humor, and a practical structure to the challenges of change.
Bridging the Gap is ideal for:
- Managers and team leads seeking a pragmatic, repeatable approach to neuroinclusive leadership
- Neurodivergent job seekers and early-career professionals who want scripts, tools, and confidence to succeed
- University career centers and job coaches preparing students and new grads for today's workplaces
- HR, talent, and accessibility professionals ready to roll out proven practices across their organizations
- Families and mentors supporting the transition into first jobs and beyond
With Judson's advice, you'll be prepared to succeed at work-whether you're a neurodivergent person in your first professional job or a manager designing systems that help people thrive.
If you've ever wondered, "Is it just me?", Bridging the Gap answers: No-and here's exactly what you can do about it.
About the Author :
Lee Judson is a veteran change-management leader who works with neurodiverse employees and their managers to turn neurodiversity into an organizational strength. Over decades in insurance, private practice, hospitals, and medical devices, she has guided three major corporate transformations-each completed without loss of productivity and without losing a single team member.A practitioner of Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen, Lee pairs systems thinking with strengths-based coaching to make neurodiversity awareness part of everyday practice: hiring, onboarding, communication, feedback, and retention. But beyond the frameworks, her true passion is helping people feel seen and valued at work.As a neurodivergent professional and the mom of two grown neurodivergent children and two spirited dogs, her perspective is both professional and personal. As a coach to neurodivergent employees and leaders, Lee brings empathy and humor to the challenges of change. In partnership with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity, she works to end stigmas while equipping all team members to thrive.
Review :
"Particularly helpful for hiring managers, college and university career centers, and neurodivergent individuals."
-LAUREN A. BURROWS, M.Ed., Director, Saint Anselm College Career Development Center
"A great way to start conversations with any company developing a program focused on the hiring, onboarding, and ongoing support of neurodiverse employees."
-KRISTINE BIAGIOTTI, colead, Dell True Ability Employee Resource Group North America, and vice chair, board of directors, Center of Hope Foundation
"An invaluable resource filled with actionable insights to help both employers and neurodivergent employees succeed in the workplace."
-JOSE "JOE" L. MIR, cochair, Friends of South Florida Autism, and CEO, Mir Strategic Solutions
"An excellent and concise guide to the world of work for neurodivergent employees and job seekers, managers who supervise neurodivergent team members, and organizations that employ neurodivergent staff."
-LAWRENCE E. SAUER, chief executive officer, League School for Autism
"This book goes beyond theory, offering a practical, empathetic roadmap for both managers and employees navigating the complexities and strengths of neurodiversity in professional environments."
-JEAN SANDLER, MSW, senior clinical director, Association for Autism and Neurodiversity
"Lee Judson has a remarkable ability to meet individuals where they are, especially those who feel overlooked and those who are seeking guidance as they navigate the nuances of the workplace."
-ALISHA MAGNUS-LOUIS, chief strategy officer, The Los Angeles Tribune
"Insightful, grounded, and deeply needed-this is the handbook I wish every self-advocate and manager had. A must-read for every workplace."
-SHEA BELSKY, autistic self-advocate and people manager
