Irina Quebles Surfas

Irina Quebles Surfas is Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, affiliated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Her clinical research focuses on autism spectrum disorder assessment, early intervention systems, and developmental disability services.

Research interests include:

• Barriers in early ASD identification
• Cross-cultural assessment methodologies
• Family-centered intervention models
• Developmental screening efficacy

Her publications demonstrate expertise in diagnostic protocols for children with sensory impairments and complex developmental conditions. Recent work examines racial disparities in ASD services and medication patterns.

Surfas develops specialized assessment approaches for bilingual and visually impaired populations. Her therapeutic work integrates infant mental health models with family-centered care frameworks.