A basketball game or concert at State Farm Arena in Atlanta can get really loud.
That can be difficult for those who are sensitive to noise, bright lights and big crowds.
“There might an aspect of autism in the family or PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, from veterans,” said Nzinga Shaw, the Atlanta Hawks’ chief diversity and inclusion officer. “We were very intentional about trying to learn and understand how can our environment be more fitting and more comfortable for families that show up with this dynamic.”
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