Our guests for today are brothers, Brandt and Evan Ingber. Brandt is a 23-year-old who works full-time and lives with his brother. Brandt enjoys Pokemon Go, Anime, lightsaber dueling and volunteering with Special Olympics fundraisers and at animal shelters. Meanwhile, Evan is a 25-year old who also works full-time and enjoys outdoor activities, boating, fishing, camping, yardwork, working with his hands and lightsaber dueling. Evan also volunteers in his spare time as a snowboard coach and at fundraisers for Special Olympics.
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[00:01] Brandt and Evan Ingber Share Their Story
- Welcome to the first CME series in Pediatric Meltdown!
- What to expect in the 3rd episode of this series
- How to get credits for CME
- I introduce and welcome our guests, Brandt and Evan Ingber
[04:23] The Importance of Trust
- Brandt talks about how he learned he has autism
- Conversations are hard for people like Brandt
- He tells us why
- Parents should be supportive of their children
- Brandt shares his experience with his mother
- Brandt tells a story on how trust can be a big issue
- Brandt’s message for doctors about people with autism
- Is it hard to be in a romantic relationship?
[14:41] Going Through Depression
- Brandt talks about his experience in reading emotions
- What’s next for Brandt?
- Evan shares his interesting thoughts about autism
- Evan tells us the importance of practicing social skills among people with autism
- He tells the story on how he got involved in social activities
- Evan shares his experience with depression
- When did he ask for help?
[25:04] The Right Kind of Care for People with Autism
- Evan shares his experience getting help with his depression
- How can doctors improve the way they help people with autism
- Here’s Evan’s message for doctors that you don’t want to miss
- The story behind Evan’s tattoos
- What healthcare providers should realize about Autism Spectrum Disorders
- How autism affects a person
[35:15] The Power of Sharing Your Story
- What’s next for Evan?
- Evan puts into perspective his life as a person with autism
- His bravery for sharing his story with someone
- How to earn CME credits
[40:52] Closing Segment
- Final takeaways:
- Doctors should realize autism is a spectrum disorder
- Don’t break promises
- The understanding of Brandt and Evan about autism
- Communication is hard for people with autism
- What’s connected with autism and what’s not
- Goal-setting among people with autism
- The importance of social skills and participating in social activities
- How Brandt and Evan enjoy their daily jobs
- Mental health struggles of people with autism
- How doctors can improve their way of handling people with autism
- Not letting autism get in the way to live your life
- Expressing gratitude as a healthcare provider for being part of their journey
Key Quotes:
“Do or do not. If you keep saying that you try, it means that you don’t actually believe in yourself.” – Brandt Ingber
“If I didn’t go through what I did, I wouldn’t be who I am today.” – Evan Ingber
Guest emails:
Brandt Ingber – [email protected]
Evan Ingber – [email protected]
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