FASD and Sleep Disturbances, Part 2 with Dr. Jerrod Brown

Living with FASD is an educational and human interest show for those living with the effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol, their loved one and anyone interested in learning more about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, brought to you by someone with both professional and living experience with FASD. Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. Currently, Jerrod is pursuing a graduate certificate in Neuroscience and the Law from Michigan State University. Jerrod has also published in several peer-reviewed journals, has been quoted in various magazines and newspapers, and has appeared in two documentaries related to the topic of FASD. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs. Jerrod is a frequent guest on Living with FASD, and this week, we talk about a VERY common issue: SLEEP ISSUES! Why do so many folks with an FASD have issues with sleep? Difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, or sleeping too much. As a holiday gift, this is a 2-part episode. In part 1, Jerrod helps us understand the whys, and why sleep is important. In part 2, he shares some interventions that will help us ALL get the restorative sleep that we need. Here are links to 3 articles for your further study on this important topic: Jan, J. E., Asante, K. O., Conry, J. L., Fast, D. K., Bax, M. C., Ipsiroglu, O. S., ... & Wasdell, M. B. (2010). Sleep health issues for children with FASD: Clinical considerations. International journal of pediatrics, 2010.   Dylag, K. A., Bando, B., Baran, Z., Dumnicka, P., Kowalska, K., Kulaga, P., ... & Curfs, L. (2021). Sleep problems among children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)-an explorative study. Italian Journal of Pediatrics, 47(1), 113.   Hanlon-Dearman, A., Chen, M. L., & Olson, H. C. (2018). Understanding and managing sleep disruption in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Biochemistry and Cell Biology, 96(2), 267-274.   If you would like to suggest topics of the show or just to say hello, you can reach me at [email protected]. If you would like to become part of the podcast community, hop on over to Facebook and join our group “Living with FASD Podcast.” To order a copy of my book, Sip by Sip: Candid Conversations with People Diagnosed as Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), the Amazon link is: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGMQLBLH I am a Certified Facilitator of FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model. If you would like information about the neurodevelopment model and would like to book a training for agencies or community groups, please reach out to me here: https://calendly.com/kaspertrainingandcoaching/consultation If you would like to talk with me about coaching services, either as a parent of a child with FASD, or as a neurodivergent adult (perhaps by listening you’ve begun to question if prenatal alcohol exposure could explain some of your struggles in life), please reach out to me here for a complimentary consultation: https://calendly.com/kaspertrainingandcoaching/introductory-chat-with-patti As always, thank you for tuning in this week. Please consider liking/subscribing/sharing this podcast. Have a wonderful week! Until next Monday, Patti Kasper Your FASD Coach