The document discusses the history and treatment of ADHD from childhood through adulthood. It notes that ADHD was first described in 1845 but was not widely studied until the 1980s. The best treatment involves behavior therapy, coping skills development, and possibly medication, rather than viewing ADHD narrowly through a medical lens. Research shows ADHD persists into adulthood for two-thirds of those diagnosed as children. More research is still needed on females with ADHD and preventing secondary issues like depression.