Coming from a family of IU superfans, Malachi instinctively knew to hold the IU Basketball game ball over his head. Everyone in the stadium could see the joy and pride covering his face. What most people in the audience didn’t know, though, was the reason for his celebration. Malachi had to go through a lot of work to be able to handle going to a crowded gymnasium. He has multiple diagnoses that can interfere with his ability to navigate the world, including: autism, anxiety, and ADHD that can make even basic activities a struggle. Damar Services has worked extensively with Malachi so that he can more fully participate in life.
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