The Miracle Project™ is a theatre and film arts program for children with special needs and their typically developing siblings and peers. Our mission is to provide a loving, accepting nurturing environment which celebrates and honors the unique and often unrecognized talents of these young people by guiding them through creative workshops and artistic programs.

>> Elaine Hall “CoachE!” just finished writing her first book, Now I See the Moon: A Mother, A Son, A Miracle, which will be released by HarperStudios, a division of HarperCollins, this Summer.

Here is what people are already saying about Elaine Hall "CoachE!’s" book:

Now I See the Moon provides insightful ways to teach and work with individuals with autism and severe disabilities. It will give parents great hope.”
-- Temple Grandin , author of Thinking in Pictures

Now I See the Moon is a riveting and miraculous ride. Elaine Hall (CoachE) weaves her incredible story in a gutsy, inspirational, painful, hilarious, but always honest manner...overflowing with moments that realistically convey the agony of autism, as well as the gifts autism brings.”
-- Barry Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Childhood Communication Seminars
Director, Childhood Communication Services

This serene and spiritual account of bringing up a shrewd, loveable and intelligent autistic boy also sparkles with the exuberant tale of how Elaine founded The Miracle Project, a terrific theatre group for autistic and "typical" kids alike. The book goes far beyond "brave," and well into "spectacular."
-- Carolyn See, Making a Literary Life

Now I See the Moon is a beautiful story about a Mother’s love, a boy’s depth, and the transformative power of hope. Her son Neal is an inspiration and a miracle. I encourage every parent to read this wonderful book; It will change the way you think about autism.”
-- Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson

Now I See the Moon is a must read for anyone connected with a child who has special needs. It is also an inspiration to all women going through life transitions.”
-- Dr. Margaret Paul, author of Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You

COMING SOON

>> Elaine Hall “CoachE!” will be speaking with Rabbi Jackie Redner February 16th and March 2nd at the American Jewish University – as part of a training for Rabbinic Students.

>> March 7th Elaine Hall “CoachE!” will be at The Rebecca School in New York City.

>> March 11, 2010 Elaine Hall “CoachE!” will be joining Temple Grandin and Pat Mirenda at the ASD Symposium in Providence, R.I. The symposium is co-hosted by Barry Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Childhood Communication Seminars.

Elaine Hall’s interactive and engaging presentation will provide practical techniques for educators, therapists and parents to build successful relationships with children on the autism spectrum. Based on CoachE’s "7 Keys to Unlocking the World of Autism: Being Miracle Minded", participants will explore their own sensory system, their own passions, and their own thought systems to learn to understand autism from the inside out. Participants will learn to: see all behavior (desired or undesired) as communication, read cues that often go unnoticed, develop a loving and accepting attitude, understand the sensory system, focus on the ability within the disability, and ultimately expand their means to create meaningful, dynamic relationships with all children.

>> June 30, 2010 Elaine Hall’s “CoachE!” book Now I See the Moon: A Mother, A Son, A Miracle will be released. Advance purchases can be found on Amazon.com

>> July 7, 2010 Elaine Hall “CoachE!” will be the keynote speaker at the pre-conference for the Autism Society of America’s annual conference held this year in Dallas Texas
* There is a possibility that Elaine Hall “CoachE!” will offer a training in Dallas the week of the conference. We will keep you posted.

>> Spring 2011 Elaine Hall “CoachE!” and Diane Isaacs’ book “7 Keys to Unlock Autism” for Educators will be released by Wiley publishers. They are working with special educator, and D.I.R. certified specialist, Lisa Johnson. More to come on this!!!

>> Elaine Hall “CoachE!” and Diane Isaacs are currently developing a television series with Jewish Life Foundation called “The Miracle Project Educational Series.” The Miracle Project Educational Series is a unique television program created to assist parents, rabbis and educators in helping children with autism spectrum disorders affirm their Jewish identity and prepare for a memorable and positive Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience. More here.

>> New Miracle Project Song Released
The Miracle Project's benefit album FLY: INTO THE WORLD OF AUTISM, pairs celebrity artists with children with autism on original songs written by, for and about these unique kids.

Chaka Khan, Gina Marie Incandela and Jason Lucas

On BUTTERFLY, CHAKA KHAN sings with 7 yr old Gina Marie Incandela, who sings that national anthem for the Orlando Magic, and just performed at the US OPEN.

Butterfly, written by Ian Musgrove, Jason Lucas and Diane Isaacs and featuring Chaka Khan and Gina Incandela on vocals and Jason Lucas on guitars is now available for download.
Produced by Jason Lucas.

You can also listen to the JACK BLACK, STEPHEN STILLS version of SENSITIVE with Wyatt Isaacs on the player below. Both songs are part of the upcoming complete FLY album this Fall.

Actor and musician Jack Black and Wyatt Isaacs, a star of the Emmy award-winning HBO film Autism: The Musical, perform SENSITIVE--a new song produced by the legendary Stephen Stills (proceeds go to The Miracle Project, a theatre and film arts program for children with special needs).

- Carolyn See, Making a Literary Life

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