Sarasota dancer with nonverbal autism shares his own language on the dance floor

The Brief

  • Jordan Soriano, 26, uses his dance skills to communicate with his audience despite having nonverbal autism.
  • Soriano’s instructor and dance partner says he has grown a lot thanks to dance when it comes to his cognitive skills, reaction and verbal skills.
  • Dancing also encouraged Soriano to try other new things too, like karate and cooking.

SARASOTA, Fla. Jordan Soriano has autism and is nonverbal, but that doesn’t stop him from sharing his own language on the dance floor.

Soriano is showing the world that he does have a voice, even if it’s a little different, and to never underestimate anyone.

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