Thomas Brown is a leading researcher in the field of ADHD and Executive Function
Brown, Thomas E. (2015, October) ADHD: From Stereotype to Science. Educational Leadership, v73 n2 p52-56.Thomas Brown updates the basic facts on ADHD, defines it as a “developmental impairment of the brain’s self-management system,” and explains the connection between ADHD and Executive Functions. He also discusses the effects that ADHD can have on reading, memory, and writing. This easy-to-read article includes tips and resources for educators.
Brown, Thomas E. (2008, February) Executive: Describing six aspects of a complex syndrome. Attention Magazine. Retrieved from https://chadd.org/attention-article/executive-functions-describing-six-aspects-of-a-complex-syndrome/
As indicated by the title, Thomas Brown describes six aspects of the executive functions that are impaired in ADD. He divides the symptoms of ADD into the clusters: activation, focus, effort, emotion, memory, and action. This article is very helpful for educators or parents who want to understand the impacts of ADD on Executive Functions. It is adapted from Thomas Brown’s book Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults.