Bridging the Gap: A Field Guide to Neurodiversity at Work for Managers, Colleagues, and Everyone Wondering "Is It Just Me?"

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 You don't need a new org chart to get better. You need clear language, well-designed practices, and a strengths-based lens across the entire employment cycle: hiring, onboarding, supervision, feedback, advancement, and retention. 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.