“The Els for Autism foundation
was established in 2009 by four-time Major Champion, Ernie Els, his wife, Liezl Els to focus on the issue of autism, just a few years after discovering that their son Ben was profoundly impacted by the disorder, which affects 1 in 1,36 individuals according to the CDC. Els for Autism thus aims to provide families across the globe with best practice interventions and support. In early January 2011, Ernie and Liezl Els embarked on a goal to create a service that would allow lower-resourced families of children on the spectrum in South Africa with free access to effective treatment and support.”
Global Vision
To create a game-changing resource, delivering and facilitating programs that are leading examples of what can be available to autistic people.
Global Mission
We are committed to better understanding the aspirations of autistic people and helping them to fulfil their potential to lead positive, productive and rewarding lives, through:
- Understanding the nature of autism and facilitating the development and delivery of treatment therapies, educational programs, training programs, and recreational programs as well as independent living programs
- Ensuring the development of global outreach that will facilitate the sharing of best practices and programs
- Raising awareness and promoting the value, acceptance, and inclusion of people with ASD
- Transforming the lives of autistic people and those who care for them through lifetime services and collaborative partnerships
