FASD from a Neuroscience Lens with Dr. Jerrod Brown
- Sandra Flach
- Sep 8, 2025
- 2 min read
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." -Proverbs 9:10
It’s September—International FASD Awareness Month! All month long we will focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach continues the FASD conversation through a neuroscience lens with Dr. Jerrod Brown.
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 also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, trauma and other life adversities, alexithymia, executive dysfunction, criminal recidivism, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Medical Biochemistry, Exercise Prescription, Neuroscience and the Law, Neuropsychology, Dyslexia, 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. In 2023, Jerrod completed a diabetes care and education certificate from Central Arizona College. Currently, Jerrod is pursuing his fifth master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition from Northeast College of Health Sciences. Jerrod has also conducted over 300 workshops, webinars, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters, and recently, co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod has al
so been quoted in various magazines, newspapers, and other professional outlets. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs.
Listen in to Sandra’s conversation with Dr. Brown on Episode 496 wherever you get your podcasts.
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What an insightful blog! Understanding FASD from a neuroscience lens really highlights how deeply early brain development impacts lifelong behaviour and learning. Dr. Jerrod Brown’s perspective on the importance of early intervention and support systems made me reflect on how crucial neuroscience-based education and awareness are—not just for professionals, but also for students studying psychology, healthcare, and management. It’s fascinating to see how science connects to real-world issues like social work and community care. Blogs like this remind me how integrated human development is with policy and leadership decisions as well. As someone exploring topics for my coursework, I found many parallels here that could be useful for case studies and reports. If anyone in the UK is researching similar…