Back We spoke to Rosie Hart, ESG Lead at Cast Group, to discuss autism and the built environment sector. Here’s what she had to say…
We interviewed Rosie for our university podcast channel in April 2025 to find out more about her experiences in the built environment sector. Rosie is autistic, and works with AbilityRE to help develop best practice in disability, neurodiversity, long term health and mental health within the real estate and built environment sectors.
The topics we discussed included:
- When did you learn you were autistic and what was the journey to understanding that part of yourself like?
- Were there any challenges that you experienced in relation to your neurodiversity?
- How would you say your autistic identity has influenced your work or continues to influence your work today?
- Have you come across any misconceptions about autism or neurodiversity in general within the built environment?
- Are there any ways that you advocate for yourself and for others in a professional setting?
You can listen to our conversation here