August 16, 2022 | Blog, Blog, Gamechanger
Category: Blog
August 16, 2022 | Blog, Blog, Gamechanger
Save the Date for the 2023 RECREATION Conference
Participation in recreation activities is critically important for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders. These various activities and experiences produce emotions of achievement, and enjoyment and […]
August 8, 2022 | Blog
PRESENTING: ELS FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM AWARD!
The Autism Spectrum Award is an award we have given annually since 2015 to the individual with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who is voted as having the most representative hallmarks […]
June 18, 2022 | Blog
In Celebration of Autistic Pride Day: Meet our Advisory Board
June may seem like any other month, outside of the Summer Solstice (which celebrates the coming of Summer), the first month without school, and Juneteenth (the celebration of the end […]
June 2, 2022 | Blog
Why Does Creativity Matter? | May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Aren’t we all creative at something? Far be it from a group to be calling themselves ‘creatives’ because they feel that it is more important to them. Rather creativity simply […]
May 12, 2022 | Blog, Blog, Gamechanger
The “Sea of Possibilities” Microbusiness Has Expanded
In 2020 after the COVID-19 shutdown, the Adult Day Training (ADT) program launched a microbusiness “Sea of Possibilities”. This program was designed to empower participants to learn; product design and […]
May 12, 2022 | Blog, Blog, Gamechanger
Honda Classic, You Made Shaun’s Day
Nothing is better than being asked to volunteer at The Honda Classic when you love golf! In August of 2021, the PGA TOUR visited The Els Center of Excellence campus […]
May 12, 2022 | Blog, Blog, Gamechanger
We are Grateful: Our Employer Partners
Employment is necessary for individuals with autism to have a sense of independence, become part of their community, and share their strengths and talents. In addition to earning an income […]
May 12, 2022 | Blog, Blog, Gamechanger
A Momentous Occasion: Celebrating the Groundbreaking of The Adult Services building
On April 4th, 2022, Els for Autism Foundation® had a lot to celebrate and be thankful for. The momentous occasion was the long-awaited groundbreaking for The Stoops Family Foundation Adult […]
April 14, 2022 | Blog, Blog, News Article
Empowering Autistic Women: How one person can change the lives of an underserved community
As Chair of the Advisory Board, it is my purpose to field, nominate and choose who would be the right people for the Board. Our Board serves as a diverse […]