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The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation has awarded the Autism Center
                     at ³È×ÓÊÓÆµ a New Horizons research grant of $10,000.
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According to center Director Dr. David Irwin, he and Dr. Linda Bryan, Services Coordinator
                     for the AC-³È×ÓÊÓÆµ will study the "unique stressors and problems of families who live
                     in a rural and impoverished environment while raising a child with Autism Spectrum
                     Disorder." The study will take place in 2019.
"This research project will directly support the children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
                     (ASD) and their families living in rural and impoverished environments," Irwin said.
                     "The results of this research will be shared with other regions in the U.S. including
                     Native American reservations, Appalachia, and the Mississippi Delta Region which also
                     have children and families with ASD. We want to address the unique and specific issues
                     of this population by developing and publishing a Resource Toolkit."
Foundation President Michael Tipton stated, "Your commitment provides an example of
                     what is right about our state and its residents. We applaud you for your dedication
                     to our state, and we look forward to working with you throughout your grant."
For more information about the Autism Center at ³È×ÓÊÓÆµ, visitÌýulm.edu/autismcenterÌýor email Irwin at irwin@ulm,edu.