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It was wonderful to realize that Elisofon and Polansky didn't just watch people on the spectrum, and then try to act like them.

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Samantha, was there anything that was difficult for you about the acting? This week I decided to feature a very special guest blogger, Jessica Mastro.

I keep thinking about young neurotypical actors who have successful debuts in film.

She is the author of My Picture Perfect Family: What Happens When One Twin Has Autism and the blog The-Never-Empty-Nest.

How was making the feature different from the short film for you? Instead, the film revolves around the story of David Polansky , who meets Sarah Samantha Elisofon at a support group for adults on the spectrum and starts up a romance; meanwhile, caretakers, teachers, cab drivers, pedestrians and merry-go-round passengers bob in and out of the story without ever commanding its focus.

I feel like my performing grew tremendously when we did the feature because I had a lot of guidance and coaching from Rachel, which made a big difference in me shaking off my nerves.

This opportunity was a tremendous motivation in itself for getting through the fatigue and the long hours.

"The lead actor, Brandon [Polansky] is a friend of mine, has been for about 12 years, and he was the inspiration for the project.

Director tells the story of the rise and fall of this institution, and the birth of the punk and new wave communities.