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.
This post really helped me see FASD in a clearer way, especially how brain parts grow differently and affect memory, mood, and behavior. When my cousin was going through testing, I was so worried and busy that I even wanted to Finish my online finance class that semester just to keep my grades from crashing. Learning about the brain like this makes me more patient and kinder with kids who are struggling.
I read the article and it was interesting how it looked at Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder through real brain science and not just behaviour. Listening to the discussion made me think back to when I struggled with some parts of my own work and even used assignment help UK service to check ideas that were hard to understand, so I know how much extra support can open your eyes. It made me realise that learning how the brain works helps you see people and challenges in a new way.