Childhood Trauma and Self-Regulation Deficits: Screening, Intervention, and Common Concerns and Complications
Self-regulation skills are critical to a diverse range of emotional, behavioral, social, and physical health functions. When self-regulation skills are compromised, the likelihood of several short- and long-term outcomes such as problematic behaviors and risky decision making increases. Exposure to childhood trauma impedes self-regulation development and abilities. Designed for professionals, this 2-hour course examines the impacts of toxic stress, adversity, and complex trauma on self-regulation abilities in children and adolescents. The presenter identifies underlying causes and neurobiopsychosocial factors associated with poor self-regulation along with its reciprocal relationship with attachment formation, language development, emotional intelligence, sensory processing, theory of mind, and executive functioning. Self-regulation deficits among children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are discussed as well as implications for screening and intervention for self-regulation problems. In particular, the presenter identifies ways to address and manage self-regulation problems in younger individuals. Empirically based research findings and case study examples are emphasized throughout.
Learning Outcomes
- Define self-regulation and learn about its building blocks and various dimensions.
- Identify red flag indicators, warning signs, and consequences of self-regulation deficits.
- Examine how toxic stress, adversity, and complex trauma can impede the development of self-regulation.
- List ways to promote and develop self-regulation skills in children.
- List the benefits of self-regulation throughout a variety of occupation-based activities.
Course Information
- Target Audience: beginner- to 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: 20-897157
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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Sensational Brain LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity ID# 03898. This distance-learning, independent format is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Introductory 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.
Disclosures
- 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.