THE PURPOSE OF THE ELIJA FOUNDATION IS TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS WORKSHOPS WHERE EXPERTS MAKE PRESENTATIONS TO THE FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, THERAPISTS, AND TEACHERS WITH THE GOAL OF INTRODUCING NEW INTERVENTIONS. A WEBSITE WAS ALSO CREATED TO FURTHER EDUCATE PARENTS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS ON THE SPECTRUM, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE ELIJA FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS.