Chrysalis Autism Center

09/26/2025

Role play isn’t always easy—it can feel awkward—but our team makes it goofy, fun, and meaningful.

This week they practiced teaching group responding with imitation. For early intervention, responding to songs with imitation is an important classroom skill. It keeps learners engaged and helps them practice new skills in a playful way.

Our staff didn’t just practice—they nailed it. And the best part? They carried those skills right into sessions with their learners the very next day.

So proud of this team for leaning in, having fun, and making practice count!

09/18/2025

Thanks Waterford Golf Club for the shout out and for hosting our event!

Come see the beautiful course and enjoy a fall day on October 13!

If you missed our Clinical Director and Board Member this morning on WRHI Radio talking about the charliepresler3329 Memorial Golf Tournament, don’t worry. Click the link to learn all about CAC and this years tournament.

We hope to see you at Waterford Golf Club on 10/13/25.

https://www.wrhi.com/2025/09/09-17-2025-kelly-edinger-ex-director-and-jp-duncan-board-member-chrysalis-autism-center-update-and-preview-of-upcoming-golf-tournament-204303

09/17/2025

Thank you Kaelynn’s Autistic Angle for sharing this valuable mini-lesson!

09/17/2025

If you missed our Clinical Director and Board Member this morning on WRHI Radio talking about the charliepresler3329 Memorial Golf Tournament, don’t worry. Click the link to learn all about CAC and this years tournament.

We hope to see you at Waterford Golf Club on 10/13/25.

https://www.wrhi.com/2025/09/09-17-2025-kelly-edinger-ex-director-and-jp-duncan-board-member-chrysalis-autism-center-update-and-preview-of-upcoming-golf-tournament-204303

09/17/2025

It was fun to be on WRHI radio talking about the Chrysalis Autism Center Golf Tournament!

This year we honor the memory of Charlie Presler, whose dedication made such a lasting impact on Chrysalis and this event.

Sign up a team, sponsor, or donate to the silent auction — and help us continue Charlie’s legacy of supporting children with autism and their families.

⛳️ www.chrysalisautismctr.com

09/12/2025

Today’s the LAST day to guarantee your swag bag! 🏌️‍♂️✨
Don’t worry though, you can still register to play in the tournament until 10/11/25.

Secure your spot ⛳️ → https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-charlie-presler-memorial-golf-tournament

09/08/2025

Don’t get left in the rough! Register for the Chrysalis Autism Center Golf Tournament by 9/12/25 to guarantee your t-shirt and swag bag. Because nothing says “I’m a serious golfer” like free goodies and matching gear.

Spots (and sponsorships 👀) are still open so whether you want to play, sponsor, or just show off your best golf clap, now’s the time to get in the game.

Check out last year’s smiles, this could be you and your team on tournament day!

👉 Register + sponsor today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-charlie-presler-memorial-golf-tournament

09/03/2025

Learning doesn’t just happen at the table 🌳✨ Our learners had a blast at the park today practicing skills while enjoying the crisp fall breeze 🍁🍂 Big laughs, big steps forward!

09/01/2025

The CAC team is taking a planned break for Labor Day, think of it as scheduled reinforcement for our hardworking staff!!

We’ll be back to our regular routines on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Wishing you a weekend full of fun, family, and plenty of natural reinforcers.

08/28/2025

This year’s tournament shirt isn’t just apparel, it’s a tribute to Charlie. ❤️🧌

We chose a classic pocket tee, the style he wore every day, paired with a Boglin Troll design, a nod to one of his favorite quirky collections. Boglins capture Charlie’s humor, spirit, and the fun he brought to everyone around him.

Shirts must be purchased in advance using the link, no shirts will be sold on site!

https://cac-merch-store.printify.me/product/22702021/2025-golf-tournament-pocket-tee

08/27/2025

Spots are filling up faster than a perfect drive down the fairway! Don’t wait until the last hole to register your team for The Charlie Presler Memorial Golf Tournament

Silent auction, BBQ lunch, prizes, and a day on the green you won’t forget—all while honoring the legacy of Charlie Presler and supporting Chrysalis Autism Center.

Grab your foursome today before we’re all booked up! ⏳

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-charlie-presler-memorial-golf-tournament

05/27/2025

I come to you with a heavy heart to share devastating news. Our Director of Development, Charlie Presler, lost his life to a random act of violence on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Chrysalis would not exist without Charlie’s unwavering dedication and support. As the husband of our founder, Tobie, he listened to her dream of opening a nonprofit to serve children on the autism spectrum—during a time when funding and options were scarce. He made that dream a reality when he purchased and upfitted the very first Chrysalis clinic in 2007.

Again and again, Charlie helped us grow, securing our second and third locations and turning them into joyful spaces to meet the needs of the children we serve. He often joked that he didn’t always understand the work Chrysalis was doing, but he knew it mattered. He gave more than he could afford, trusting God to keep Chrysalis in a position to provide life-changing services.

Charlie also organized our annual golf tournament fundraiser. Through his leadership, 2024 was our biggest yet, (Pictured below on the left with fellow board members). At our most recent board meeting, he was energized by the mission and already planning for growth in the future. His heart was generous, and his love showed daily in the ways he served our children.

Please join me in praying for his family—especially Tobie—as they begin to process this unimaginable loss. May we find comfort in knowing Charlie is now in a place where he can witness the fullness of the goodness that he strove to imitate everyday.

I leave you with this verse:

“Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.”
—Matthew 25:23

Obituary: https://www.greenefuneralhome.net/obituary/charles-wilburn-presler-jr/