Table 1.

Description of the nine BRIEF-A scales

Inhibit	Control impulses; appropriately stop verbal, attentional, physical behavior at the proper time
Shift	Move freely from one situation, activity, or aspect of a problem to another as the situation demands; think flexibly to aid problem-solving
Emotional control	Modulate one's emotional responses appropriately
Self-Monitor	Recognize the effect of one's own behavior on others
Initiate	Begin a task or activity without external prompting; independently generate ideas
Working memory	Hold information in mind in order to complete a task; stay with, or stick to, an activity
Plan/organize	Anticipate future events; set goals; develop steps ahead of time to carry out a task; organize information and behavior to achieve and objective; carry out tasks in a systematic manner
Task Monitor	Assess performance during or after finishing a task for mistakes
Organization of Materials	Keep workspace and living areas in an orderly manner; keep track of materials needed for tasks