Dr. Squires is a leading authority on developmental screening, implementation of screening systems, early identification of developmental delays, and parents’ involvement in monitoring their young children’s development. She has served as principal investigator on numerous research studies on developmental screening systems, personnel training, and social-emotional development of at-risk infants and toddlers. She is Professor of Special Education and directs the Early Intervention Program and University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the University of Oregon.