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‘How to Dance in Ohio’ is a Low-Key, Likable Look at Autistic Teens Having a Ball

Written by Dan Schindel

Oct 27, 2015
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How to Dance in Ohio

Teenage rites of passage are difficult enough when you’re “normal.” But having autism or other developmental issues brings its own set of anxieties and challenges to growing up. In Columbus, a group of young people all attend a special workshop designed to help them improve their social skills. The culmination of a 12-week program is a spring formal. Ho…

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