It was a typical day in the life of the Foundation. We were holding our third annual Awe in Autism event celebrating some of the best and brightest minds in […]

Author: Merrick Egber (June 2018) While you’ve heard from me about my interpretations of ideas, entertainment, and historical origins, you’ve never heard from the people who brought me up from birth.  For […]

This past weekend a remarkable young man named Michael Verbeeck once again proved that autism is not always a disability! If we can just focus on the amazing abilities this […]

Margie-Lee Rodriguez Born in Puerto Rico in 1966, Margie-Lee was a “normal” but hyperactive infant.  At age 2 she was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy which explains her slurred speech.  She […]

Author: Merrick Egber (April 2018) I’ve always had problems with athleticism, whether it’s by low stamina, lack of proper energy, or a basic interest in more sedentary activities like reading, film, […]

“Game On, Big Easy!”

Author: Merrick Egber (March 2018) If you’ve been an avid reader of our written work, you may be surprised to see this article’s title. For anybody who is unfamiliar with […]

Els for Autism Foundation stands united with autism organizations worldwide in reminding our community that autism affects each person differently, and misconceptions can increase prejudice toward the vast majority who […]

Author: Merrick Egber (February 2018)  Movies, movies, movies…. How I love them, from an early age when I was introduced to Disney films, I would start my lifelong love for movies, […]

Author: Merrick Egber (November 30th, 2017) I’m an open person when it comes to movies. I may be a single 31 year old man with no kids, but if an […]