Childhood Trauma and Sleep Disturbances

Childhood Trauma and Sleep Disturbances

Sleep disturbances are common among children and adolescents and exacerbated when individuals have been exposed to early life traumatic experiences and toxic stress. Sleep, recognized as an occupation in the OT Practice Framework, is one area particularly susceptible to the negative effects of exposure to trauma. When unidentified or untreated, disruptions in sleep can contribute to a host of behavioral, emotional, cognitive, learning, social, and physical health consequences. Designed for OTs and other pediatric professionals, this 2-hour training provides participants with a working understanding of the definitions, causes, and consequences of sleep disturbances in children with a history of trauma exposure. Special emphasis is placed on implications for screening and intervention. This course also includes a detailed subsection about the impact sleep disturbances have on individuals diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and conduct disorder (CD). Other relevant topics of interest covered include attachment, excessive screen time exposure, executive dysfunction, arousal issues, mental illness, internalization and externalizing behavioral problems, peer victimization, foster care placement, and sleep hygiene. Case studies and professional observations are highlighted throughout.

Learning Outcomes

1. Show a working understanding of sleep disturbances.
2. Assess the risk factors, warning signs, red flag indicators, causes of sleep disturbances.
3. Define early life trauma with common examples of such experiences.
4. Explain how exposure to early life traumatic experiences contribute to sleep disturbances.
5. Distinguish between the proper screening and intervention strategies appropriate for individuals impacted by sleep disturbances who have a history of trauma exposure.

Course Information

• Target Audience: intermediate-level OTs, COTAs, and other pediatric professionals
  Note: While many professionals may benefit from the course content, we can only guarantee acceptance of continuing education credit as described in the following CEU section.
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• Course Instructor: Jerrod Brown, PhD
• CE Broker course code: 20-867941

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Sensational Brain LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity ID# 03675. This distance-learning, independent format is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Jerrod Brown, PhD, is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. He is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today. Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations on topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorder; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; confabulation, suggestibility, trauma, and other life adversities; traumatic brain injury; and youth firesetting. He has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Other Health Disabilities, and Traumatic-Brain Injuries. Jerrod has also conducted over 200 workshops, webinars, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. 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, He is pursuing a graduate certificate in Neuropsychology from Ball State University with an anticipated date of graduation of fall 2022. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters and recently co-edited Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf, MA. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs.

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• Financial: Jerrod Brown receives a speaking fee from Sensational Brain LLC. He is compensated for his position as CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies and receives royalties as a co-editor of Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals.
• Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

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