Resources

Below you will find a link to several podcasts and articles that Dr. Torquato has recorded and written that could be helpful for you and your child or teen.

Articles

STORIES OF HOPE:A Glimpse Into The Lives Of Families With Neurodiverse Children (July 2024) written by Dr. Shiro Torquato

Many parents have concerns about their child. Will they be happy? Will they have friends? How will they do in school, and in life as...

Jul 14, 20243 min read

Stories of Hope: A Glimpse Into The Lives Of Families With Neurodiverse Children (May 2024) written by Dr. Shiro Torquato

This is a series of blog posts capturing the challenges and victories of family with neurodiverse children.

May 27, 20243 min read

Help! My Child Thinks They are a “Bad Kid”

Written by John Danial, Ph.D. As a parent, you dread the reports from school. It seems like every day you hear how your child kept...

Mar 16, 20244 min read

Parents Should Trust Their Instincts

As a child psychologist for almost twenty years I have interviewed hundreds of parents when I am in the process of conducting...

Jun 2, 20204 min read

“I’ll take everything away until he gets an A!”

Many parents believe that they can “motivate” their teenager to earn better grades in school by taking away things and activities they...

Jun 1, 20205 min read

Why Can't My Child Get Good Grades?

"Why can't my child get good grades? I know he's smart enough. His teacher says he's not paying attention in class or he doesn't follow...

May 30, 20203 min read

Academic Success Depends on Many Factors...Reading Ability

Children are typically introduced to early reading skills in kindergarten. By the end of this school year, children are expected to know...

May 29, 20202 min read

"Inside Asperger's Looking Out" - A Book Review

These days it seems like every time we turn around we hear about someone else’s child or nephew or granddaughter who has been diagnosed...

May 28, 20203 min read

Is it ADHD or a Sensory Integration Dysfunction?

Is there something wrong with my child? Am I doing something wrong in my parenting? If you find yourself asking these questions and...

May 26, 20203 min read

Is it ADHD or a Sensory Integration Dysfunction? Ten Years Later

In September 2006 (nearly 10 years ago) I presented a seminar to the Conejo Valley Mental Health Professionals Association at the...

May 25, 20201 min read

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Clearly Clinical Podcast

Clearly Clinical Podcast is a platform that allows doctors to speak on behalf of important issues. Dr. Shiro Perera Torquato made appearances on various episodes where she talks about childhood development and much more.

Episode 114: When it's Not Autism or ADHD... Sensory Processing Disorder As Common Ground

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Episode 71: Identifying Typical and Atypical Early Child Development: Mental Health Impact

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Episode 186: The Value of Accurate Diagnoses For Better Outcomes

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Resources

Articles

STORIES OF HOPE:A Glimpse Into The Lives Of Families With Neurodiverse Children (July 2024) written by Dr. Shiro Torquato

Stories of Hope: A Glimpse Into The Lives Of Families With Neurodiverse Children (May 2024) written by Dr. Shiro Torquato

Help! My Child Thinks They are a “Bad Kid”

Parents Should Trust Their Instincts

“I’ll take everything away until he gets an A!”

Why Can't My Child Get Good Grades?

Academic Success Depends on Many Factors...Reading Ability

"Inside Asperger's Looking Out" - A Book Review

Is it ADHD or a Sensory Integration Dysfunction?

Is it ADHD or a Sensory Integration Dysfunction? Ten Years Later

Clearly Clinical Podcast

Clearly Clinical Podcast is a platform that allows doctors to speak on behalf of important issues. Dr. Shiro Perera Torquato made appearances on various episodes where she talks about childhood development and much more.

Episode 114: When it's Not Autism or ADHD... Sensory Processing Disorder As Common Ground

Episode 71: Identifying Typical and Atypical Early Child Development: Mental Health Impact

Episode 186: The Value of Accurate Diagnoses For Better Outcomes