The First 1,000 Days: How Food Insecurity Impacts Prenatal and Childhood Health
Food insecurity is a critical public health and clinical issue, linked to a range of short- and long-term consequences affecting neurological, behavioral, social, and physical health. During the first 1,000 days of life—spanning from conception to age two—food insecurity can have profound impacts on prenatal and early childhood development, leading to adverse outcomes.
This 2-hour webinar dives deep into how food insecurity shapes early development. It equips professionals with knowledge and intervention strategies to make a positive impact. Pediatric OTs, SLPs, parents, and other professionals learn practical strategies for identifying, interviewing, and screening for food insecurity. Evidence-based solutions and interventions are explored. Throughout the training, you’ll gain insights from cutting-edge research and discover why being food-insecurity informed is essential for improving outcomes in your caseload.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge and strategies to address food insecurity as a key factor in promoting healthier futures for children and families.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the definition of food insecurity.
- State the impact food insecurity has on prenatal and childhood development and how it can contribute to poor health outcomes across the lifespan.
- List the potential neurobiopsychosocial consequences associated with food insecurity.
- Identify effective interviewing and screening practices professionals can implement with families and children impacted by food insecurity.
- List practical tips, interventions, and solutions that professionals can implement with families and children impacted by food insecurity.
Course Information
- Target Audience: pediatric therapists, mental health practitioners, parents, and other pediatric professionals
- Course Instructor: Jerrod Brown, PhD
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- CE Broker course code: 20-1284488
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Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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Sensational Brain LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity ID# 11931. This distance-learning, independent format is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Introductory Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. |

Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS, MS, MS, 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) and founder and co-editor-in-chief of Forensic Scholars Today. 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 six separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Applied Pediatric Nutrition, Medical Biochemistry, Exercise Prescription, Neuroscience and the Law, Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dyslexia, 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 certificate in diabetes care and education from Central Arizona College. 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 also been quoted in various magazines, newspapers, and other professional outlets. 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.