My ADHD Children

Every child or adult living with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyper Active Disorder) will be able to explain to you how difficult life can be at times. It is by no means an easy road. Parents, peers, teachers and the system of society just does not seem to ‘get’ how we think feel and operate.

This causes frustration for all involved leaving the ADHD individual feeling like he or she is just not Good Enough!

There are no quick fixes to this problem however I do believe there is an answer.

Through many years of research, trying new methods and solutions on myself I found the following:

1. We take information in differently and process it differently.

2. We are interesting unique and passionate people.

3. When interested in a particular activity or topic we can submerge ourselves and come up with brilliant ideas.

4. We can be super creative.

5. We can achieve more than the average person when we are excited about a project and have someone to encourage us.

6. When given the proper guidance to channel our energy we can be the best employees or leaders to have on a team.

7. We are loyal to our friends and very hard working – to the point of being work-o-holics.

8. We thrive on variety which is great for various job types in the work place and make for interesting individuals.

9. We go the extra mile.

10. Kids are popular and loving – given a bit of encouragement achievement is beyond compare!

To assist with more research and making more products and workshops available I have created a Fine Jewellery Collection. 20% of the profits will fund the distribution of products on ADHD and ensure that workshops and talks can be made available in your town.

For more information on the jewellery please email

benelli.leila@gmail.com and I will forward you the catalogue of the first selection of the Brand New

Leila Benelli Collection -

Jewellery that says:

“You are Uniquely You!”

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‘If your child is busy non-stop, he may suffer ADHD’ TANIA ROY Friday, October 29, 2010 AT 10:57 PM (IST) Tags: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Parenting, Leila Benelli

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Leila Benelli has come up with a parental handbook that will help them cope with ADHD kids, says Tania Roy

Leila Benelli, who hails from South Africa, has come up with Help! My Child Is Driving Me Crazy!, a parental handbook that will help them cope with children having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A mother of four boys, Leila’s knowledge comes from years of research and trial and error with herself and her sons. At age six, her eldest son was diagnosed with ADHD. Leila is passionate about giving parents the tools and methods so that they may make it easier for themselves and their children to live a normal happy fulfilling life.

In addition to her book, Leila has also produced a double audio CD set interviewing various experts in the field of ADHD as well as a DVD recorded at a talk show she hosted with a panel of experts in front of a live studio audience. Her years of experience working in the broadcasting industry and hosting and producing her own radio talkshow has helped her achieve these goals. Leila has also hosted various events for the empowerment of women. Excerpts from her interview:

Most infants / toddlers want attention. How do I know my child is suffering from ADHD?

There are no physical medical tests for ADHD, but the usual symptoms are inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity. As a mother, you tend to realise that your child is extra busy — nonstop. From the moment he wakes up till he sleeps, he is on the go. It is very difficult to say with certainty in very small children whether or not it is ADHD. It only really becomes exceedingly problematic when the child starts formal school. The teacher is generally the first person to pick up that the child has a concentration problem and will make a recommendation to the mother. I suggest allowing small kids to play as much as they can is a very necessary part of their development. Meanwhile, if the mother suspects ADHD, I suggest she gets as much information on it as possible and speak to moms who have effectively dealt with their own ADHD child.

Is ‘Help! My Child is Driving Me Crazy!’ your first book and where is it available?

Yes, this is my first published book. It is available for sale on my website www.myadhdchildren.com and will be available as a published Indian book soon.

How long were you engaged in this project?

The book is the result of six years of research where I have embarked on interviews, discussions, debates and talks with leading neurologists, psychiatrists, paediatricians, occupational therapists and coaches. The information gained was implemented, tried and tested at home with my son and in my own life. I learned what works for me and for my son and used those results to base the book on. The book was first published in May 2010 in South Africa.

Are you planning to write another book?

I am currently busy with a book on ‘Adult ADHD;, which focuses on solutions for adults living with ADHD and struggling to cope with everyday demands of life.

How do you help parents discover the beauty and strengths of their children and themselves?

This is a process of coaching where I work with the mother first and then the child. We structure house rules and I help them find the positive qualities within each family member through discussions. Once parents get to know their child’s good qualities and weaknesses, it becomes easier to find ways to encourage the child’s good behaviour.

Tell us about your talk shows and your contribution towards women empowerment.

I produced and presented my own morning radio show over a period of three years and focussed on issues such as women empowerment, entrepreneurship, spiritual and personal development, wealth creation and learning difficulties. I am constantly involved in community uplift programmes and help organisations to educate people on discovering different ways of looking at a challenge or a problem. I am currently working on various shows and will soon be doing a specific slot on a morning show to educate people on ADHD.

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