· they started the els for autism foundation to raise money and awareness, and moved from london to florida. Ernie and liezl els celebrated another milestone aug. Early intervention & educational services, recreation services, and adult services. Els for autism offers innovative, evidence-based programs for families and individuals across the lifespan in three primary impact areas: They have built the els center for excellence, a 26acre campus that includes a charter school for 300 students ranging from ages 3 to 22. 28 at their world-class 26-acre campus that serves children and adults with autism. 1 golfer flew back to florida after the pga championship to open the els center of excellence, a 26-acre campus for autistic children which he and his wife, liezl, have been funding and building for eight years. · the els for autism foundation was established in 2009 on a mission to create a world-class campus where children and adults with autism spectrum disorder can access education, therapy and support in one place. There, they decided to help construct a school for children on the autism spectrum, providing $6 million to get the els center of excellence started. · discover how one family’s journey led to the creation of els for autism® and inspired a global movement in autism support. The four-time major winner and former world no. · inspired by ben, ernie and his wife, liezl, started els for autism , a nonprofit foundation, in 2009.