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.
""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