Her contribution to Perspectives on Early Childhood Psychology and Education, “Behavioral Symptoms of Homeless Children as a Function of Stress Levels and Parental Interaction” (co-written with Robert A. Reed), marks her authorial debut. Outside of her contribution to Perspectives, Battaglia has presented an earlier version of this study at homeless centers in Chicago and for the Arkansas Health Department. Her research interests include behavioral expressions of stress, particularly in children and parents, chronic illness, and developmental psychology.