Remembering Dr. Thomas E. Brown ADHD, Executive Function & Willpower

In memory of Dr. Thomas E. Brown, Tara McGillicuddy rebroadcasts her 2013 interview with this pioneering ADHD researcher and clinician. Dr. Brown created the Brown Model of Executive Function and authored influential books that transformed how we understand ADHD—not as a problem of behavior or willpower, but as a developmental impairment of the brain's management system. In this episode, Dr. Brown discusses: The six executive functions affected by ADHD Why ADHD struggles are often misjudged as laziness The brain chemistry behind attention and motivation What science reveals about treatment and common myths This episode honors Dr. Brown's groundbreaking contributions while offering practical insights for adults with ADHD, families, and professionals. ✨ Learn more about Tara McGillicuddy: 🎙️ ADHDSupportTalk.com 📚 ADDClasses.com 🔗 Explore Dr. Brown's work: DrThomasEBrown.com

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Remembering Dr. Thomas E. Brown ADHD, Executive Function & Willpower is an episode from ADHD Support Talk Radio by Tara McGillicuddy.

This episode is 26:58 long.

This episode was published on Sep 14, 2025.

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