Biography
When Elaine’s son, Neal, adopted from a Russian orphanage, was diagnosed with Autism, she did what any parent would do — took all of her skills and resources into her own hands to create the most independent life possible for him. Utilizing theater, music, and movement she joined his autistic world to create a space of deep connection, acceptance and appreciation. Through the process, Elaine developed The Miracle Project®, a groundbreaking, now evidence-based program that uses theater arts to integrate traditional and creative therapies in an interactive, social dynamic. Children, teens and young adults, once too shy to even walk into a room of their peers, have now found their voice, developed their talents, and most importantly made friends. Since then, The Miracle Project® has been profiled in an Emmy Award-Winning HBO documentary, Autism: The Musical. Elaine has written globally acclaimed books: including Now I see the Moon, the official selection for World Autism Awareness Day 2011, and co-written The Seven Keys to Unlock Autism, a transformative book used currently as a textbook at Brown University. Several of her original musicals created with The Miracle Project® are now available to be licensed through Broadway Licensing with a touring company on the horizon. Today Elaine is changing the face and conversation around ability as a forward-speaking voice on neurodiversity. She leads trainings around the globe on “Inclusion from Within®,” and partners with theater groups and universities to create The Miracle Project® in local communities. She regularly is called on by producers, directors, TV and film studios to broaden representations of neurodiversity in the media, to offer insightful conversations around the ability within disability. Her son Neal Katz, now 26 years old, still non-speaking lives independently with support. He has worked in film and TV, as a semi-professional model, and has presented, using his iPad, at the United Nations. He also enjoys his work as an organic gardener in Malibu, CA. Her life, although nothing as she would have planned, has become miraculous.
Speech Topics
The Power of a Miracle Mindset
From a struggling single parent to building an internationally recognized organization to award winning author to media personality and global speaker. Elaine Hall has lived her message and discovered the power of a miracle mindset. Her highly acclaimed presentation will help your audience, transform their results, elevate their thinking about what’s possible and break through obstacles real or imagined.
Uncover Your Hidden Abilities
Elaine Hall’s extraordinary work at the Miracle Project helped others discover their abilities where most people saw limitations. She is an expert in inspiring organizations to unlock potential, turn setbacks into comebacks and create a positive culture that celebrates differences. When you change the perception of your capabilities, motivation increases, unseen strengths are uncovered, and performance is accelerated. After experiencing Elaine’s presentation your team can do more, be more and reach higher levels of achievement.
Seven Keys to Unlock Autism: Making Miracles in the Classroom
This talk outlines seven integrated keys for educators and parents to make meaningful connections with children on the autism spectrum. The speech is based on the unique approach used by Elaine Hall and Diane Isaacs of The Miracle Project, a musical theater program for children with autism and their peers and siblings. The Miracle Project integrates traditional and creative therapies in an interactive, social dynamic. This talk shows how to apply these effective strategies at school and at home to nurture kids' self-expression and social skills.
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Haley Moss
Haley Moss is a neurodiversity expert, lawyer, and the author of five books that guide neurodivergent individuals through professional and personal challenges. She is currently a speaker, consultant, and neurodiversity advocate for organizations and corporations that seek her guidance in creating an inclusive workplace and a sought-after commentator on disability rights issues. She has won multiple awards, from Forbes 30 Under 30 to ABA Making a Difference and much more. The first openly autistic lawyer in Florida, Haley’s books include Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals, The Young Autistic Adult’s Independence Handbook, and Talking The Talk About Autism: How To Share And Tell Your Story. Her articles have appeared in outlets including the Washington Post, Teen Vogue, and Fast Company. Haley’s life experiences, advocacy, and dedication guide her to leave the state of inclusion better than she found it.
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Gregory Shepard
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