In Columbus, Ohio, a group of autistic teenagers and young adults simulate this transition by reenacting the deceptively difficult social interactions associated with preparing for a spring formal. By focusing on numerous young women as they navigate a famous American rite of passage, we have personal access to people who are frequently unwilling to communicate their stories. How to Dance in Ohio demonstrates the daily fortitude of people addressing their concerns and opening themselves to the sorrow, stress, and joy of the social world with wit and pathos.
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In Columbus, Ohio, a group of autistic teenagers and young adults simulate this transition by reenacting the deceptively difficult social interactions associated with preparing for a spring formal. By focusing on numerous young women as they navigate a famous American rite of passage, we have personal access to people who are frequently unwilling to communicate their stories. How to Dance in Ohio demonstrates the daily fortitude of people addressing their concerns and opening themselves to the sorrow, stress, and joy of the social world with wit and pathos.
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