Considered a pioneer in creating neuro-diverse theater, film and religious education programs, Elaine has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, The Jewish Journal, Ha Aretz, The Mighty, the Huffington Post, and has appeared on CNN, CBS, NPR, HBO, Today.com, OWN, among others.
Elaine, who identifies as neurodiverse herself for her sensory sensitivities and different way of thinking, lives in Santa Monica, California with her husband Jeff Frymer, a marriage and family therapist. Her son, Neal Katz, uses his iPad as a communication device and has given presentations with her across the country.’ She has received numerous honors for her work and was named on the Forward 50’s list of Remarkable People doing Remarkable things in 2020. Elaine is committed to changing the way the world perceives ‘ability.’
