Disablity Scoop
October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015
“How to Dance in Ohio” follows three young women with autism leading up to a spring formal. (Laela Kilbourn)
A film following a group of young women on the spectrum as they prepare for the social challenges of attending a dance is set to air on HBO later this month.
The documentary “How to Dance in Ohio” focuses on three Columbus, Ohio women with autism who work with a psychologist for 12 weeks leading up to a spring formal.
Marideth, 16, Caroline, 19, and Jessica, 22, open up in therapy sessions, work on their social skills and learn to dance ahead of the big day. Detailed preparations include reviewing the layout of the venue, understanding how to accept an invitation to dance and learning to touch another person.
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