There might be over 20,000 almost-identical Starbucks stores around
the world, but only one has this special barista working there. Known
only by his first name, Sam, his unique work style is taking the
Internet by storm thanks to this video.
Sam performs his barista duties in a slightly different manner than
his colleagues because he is autistic and has a movement disorder, a
condition that can commonly present itself along with an autism
diagnosis. Simply put, this means Sam has a hard time staying still.
Most employers wouldn't even consider Sam as a candidate for handling
hot drinks, but Chris, Sam's manager at Starbucks, believed that he and
Sam could work together to channel his movements into a more manageable
form: dancing. With a lot of practice, Sam now leads the coffee shop
dance party during every shift!
This video was first posted online by Carly Fleischmann,
in the hopes that people would see it and become more aware and
accepting of people who might not function exactly like they do. Carly
knows all about not being able to blend in and dealing with the ensuing
judgment and stares. Diagnosed at the age of two with severe autism and
an oral motor condition that prohibited speaking, no one expected her to
ever progress very far intellectually. However, after years of all
kinds of therapy, Carly was able to speak through technology. Now, she's
published a book, with the help of her father, appeared on television
and brought awareness to her story and the stories of others like her.
That's why she posted the video, explaining that her "birthday is in
four days and [her] birthday wish this year is to have this video go
viral." So, guys, help her out and show everyone how awesome Sam is!
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