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The main purpose of this study of development the Attention-deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder in childhood, adolescent and adulthood. ADHD is a disorder of childhood that tends to develop before the age of 12. ADHD, often referred to as hyperactivity, is characterized by difficulties that interfere with, effective task-oriented behavior in children particularly impulsivity, excessive or exaggerated motor activity, such as aimless or haphazard running or fidgeting, and difficulties in sustaining attention (Nigg et al 2005; see DSM-5 criteria for ADHD ). Longitudinal research involves studying and collecting baseline information on specific group of interest ( patients with a given disorder, high-risk children, etc ) and then following up with them at a future date ( e.g. 1,5 or even 20 years later ) to determine the changes that have occurred over the Intervening period. Uses of some medications and drugs to reduce ADHD.