60 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Advice to Pediatric Clinicians from Individuals Living with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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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...