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Learn as much as you can about the disorder and if they and you are willing learn how to be an "add coach" (to help them develop stronger skills in their problem areas). Let them know you accept them for who they are, build up their self esteem on the things they do well (because most people with add have been told all their lives how dumb or rude or lazy they are) help them develop social skills they may be lacking in without being overly hostile or critical (if they interrupt all the time, point out that you are still speaking without yelling, the more they notice the behavior the more they can control it) Don't manage them, dont do for them any scheduling etc that they arent good at but rather help them learn to do this for themselves. Understand that growth is a process and it will take time for their annoying habits to improve but with positive help from you and a bit of patience and understanding a lot can happen. And they'll love that you care enough to accept their flaws without judging them.

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