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Attention deficit /hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) manifests in childhood with symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity and /or inattention. It is most widespread neurobehavioral disorder as well as non -psychiatric disorders in children, one of the most common chronic illness affecting school -aged children and most thoroughly researched neurodevelopment disorder in children. According to DSM-5, Attention-Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder is characterized by persistent pattern of inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity. Academic, cognitive, behavioural, emotional, and social functioning of the child are also affected. Though ADHD is not directly mentioned in classics but description of abnormal behaviour though are found scattered in our text like: Anavasthita Chittatva, Mano vibhrama, Buddhivibhrama, Smirtivibhrama, Sheelavibhrama, Chestavibhrama, these can be closely resemble some of clinical features and associated features of ADHD. ADHD can be manifested as a Vata -Pitta predominant disorder. In this Manovahasrotodusti occur and develops derangement of all activities of Manas (mind), Buddhi (intellect), Ahankara (ego) and Indriyas (sense organs). According to Ayurveda the main reason to ADHD is vitiation of Dhi (rational thinking), Dhriti (intellect / retaining power of the mind) and Smriti (memory) which causes abnormality and abnormal conduct resulting into improper contact of the senses with their objective and give rise to inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.