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Sam Sandate White


About Me

#actuallyautistic#autisticcreator#CreatedforUsbyUs

I am an Autistic educator who creates and teaches curriculum I have designed. My mission is to support and raise my community by giving them the tools they need for independence. My goal is to develop curriculum create FOR autistic students and made BY autistic adults.

Ideal Workplace Values

My ideal workplace respects autistic adults to be apart of the decision making and the direction of the company.


Location

Corpus Christi, Texas, US

Open to Relocation

Open To

Full Time JobCo-op

Work Settings

Remote

Career Interests

ResearchEducation and InstructionPsychology, Counseling & Mental Health

Skills & Strengths

Neuroexceptional Talents

My ability to empathize with others on the Autism Spectrum. When I create materials, I understand the need for clear directions, repetition, and visual aids. Things that would be completely ignored or dismissed like using terms like "social norms are being kind", I am able to see why it isn't helpful or damaging. I can use my life experiences and common symptoms to empathize and translate. For example, social norms are a type of communication done through actions and behaviors. This re-frames ALL social norms in a different lens. Someone isn't "unkind" for not naturally being able to understand social norms and we can be taught to study and analyze situations. To simplify it to "social norms is kindness" is unhelpful and damaging. I would use my empathy and experiences to enhance and support Autistic students.


Creative ThinkerDeep EmpathizerDetail-oriented ThinkerFact Retainer

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Languages

English

Inclusion Essentials

Must-haves

Patience with asking questionspatience with verbal tone and word choiceClosed CaptioningPatience with interuptingCommunication PlanConcise instructionsUninterrupted Work Time

Preferences

Receiving Information in AdvanceWritten InstructionsRecorded Tasks & MessagesExtra Time to Process New InformationChunking Large Amounts of ContentNoise-cancelling HeadphonesJob CoachingSupport with Self-Advocacy

Sensory Sensitivities

Bright, blinking, or fluorescent lights
Loud noises
Standing for long periods

Certifications & Training

Special Education, all grade levels

Texas Education Board
Issued 2017 | Expires 2022
Certificate

English as a Second Language, all grade levels

Texas Education Board
Issued 2017 | Expires 2022
Certificate

Early Childhood to Eigh Grade, all Core Subjects

Texas Education Board
Issued 2017 | Expires 2022
Certificate