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Expanding recreation activities available at The Els Center of Excellence® campus.

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02 Dec 2025
2025 In Review: Our Top 5 of 2025

This year's theme, “Honor Our Legacy, Fuel Our Future,” celebrates the lasting legacy we have built since...

06 Nov 2025
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”… or is it?

Whether it’s the annual drive to Grandma’s house or a cross-country flight to visit extended family, the ...

02 Nov 2025
Artist Showcase: Mika Fowler

Mika Fowler is a 22 year old self-taught artist from California. She showed signs of autism at two years old ...

23 Oct 2025
How One Family’s Journey Inspired a Global Movement: The Story Behind Els for Autism

No parent ever wants to hear that their child has autism. When Ernie and Liezl Els’ son, Ben, received an a...

21 Jul 2025
Hope Floats: How the Ernie Els #GameON Aquatics Program is Creating a Safer Future for Children with Autism

It is a tragic and heartbreaking statistic that drowning is the leading cause of death in autistic children, ...

09 Jul 2025
Artist Showcase: The Spectrum of Blue

Created by participants from the Adult Day Training Program and the Recreation Program at Els for Autism® ...

13 Jun 2025
A Fathers Day Letter from Ernie Els

I hope today brings you some time to relax, reflect, and maybe even sneak in a round of golf or...

03 Jun 2025
PBS Special Featuring Els for Autism

We were thrilled "On The Town In the Palm...

14 May 2025
Artist Showcase: Cooper Baumgart

Cooper Baumgart is a creative 8-year-old in Colorado with a passion for art. Art is in his genes; on his ...

11 Nov 2024
Veterans Day Spotlight Honoring Steven "Dutch" Van Horn

This Veterans Day, we are honoring a hero who has made a significant impact on Els for Autism. Steven "Dut...

09 Oct 2024
Artist Showcase: Viktor Bevanda

Viktor Bevanda is a 16-year-old with incredible artistic abilities.  He was born in Serbia and ...

10 Sep 2024
Els for Autism Adult Day Training Program Success Story

Over two years ago, Robert’s (name changed to protect identity) high school chapter ended at The Learning A...



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