{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks ","title":"Episode 83: Rosie Putland","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2400,"description":"Welcome to episode #83! We’re thrilled to be joined by Rosie Putland today.Rosie Putland is a proudly disabled and autistic public speaker, creative consultant, and co-founder of Modality Co, a digital accessibility consultancy focused on creating connection through accessibility. She is passionate about working with teams and leaders to develop sustainable, holistic digital accessibility practices.Rosie is known for her ability to create engaging presentations that change perspectives, her unwavering commitment to the accessibility and disability community, and her special interest in ducks.In this episode, we discuss Rosie’s journey of discovering she was autistic, her experience with autistic burnout, the importance of digital accessibility, and how organizations can create more inclusive online experiences.Welcome to the show, Rosie!QuestionsJN: When did you first realize you were neurodivergent?Always felt different growing up but attributed it to other factors (poverty, family violence, being queer)Noticed similarities with other neurodivergent people before having the language for itAt 16, found an online document on autistic traits and highlighted everything that appliedSelf-identified before formal diagnosis at 20 due to severe autistic burnoutJN: What was your experience with autistic burnout?Felt deep apathy toward everything, including special interestsStruggled with severe insomnia and inability to care for herselfHad difficulty navigating support systems like CentrelinkTook six to eight months to recover from burnout and start rebuildingJN: How did formal diagnosis change things for you?Brought relief and validation after years of feeling misunderstoodRequired recontextualizing her entire life through an autistic lensHelped her shift from internalized shame to self-acceptanceAllowed her to create accommodations that support her well-beingJN: What challenges do you still face today?Neurodivergence intersects with other health conditions (e.g.,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QZFZQrtBSDhon7MItX8a5mQvkXQ5KKmI2fe6dyhM72o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNDE3LzE2NjEw/NjYyOTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}