Theresa C. Gannon, Ph.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
2825 50th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
E-mail:  theresa.gannon@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

Dr. Gannon is a clinical psychologist/neuropsychologist whose priorities include early identification of neurodevelopmental disorders and delays, particularly for underserved and high-risk populations. She specializes in comprehensive diagnostic assessment of developmental, cognitive, emotional, and neuropsychological functioning in children, treatment planning and referral for appropriate community services/therapies. She currently serves as the supervisor and attending neuropsychologist for the Pediatric Continuity Clinic, where she provides developmental and psychological consultation to medical students, residents and fellows. Dr. Witt is the consulting psychologist for the Elk Grove Unified School District collaborative School Readiness Program.  Dr. Witt completed a postdoctoral fellowship in developmental disabilities at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Her research interests include the role of language delay on learning and socioemotional functioning, and the impact of premature birth on later development.

A B.A. Niagara University, Niagara, New York, 1989
M.A. Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1995
Ph.D.Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1995

Psychometrics and Interpretation, Administrative Law Judges for California Department of Developmental Services.  Sacramento and Los Angeles, CA.  May-June 2003.

Principal Investigator and Program Director: Developmental Care Clinic, First 5 Sacramento Commission, 1/02-10/04, $741, 200 annual direct. This multidisciplinary clinic provides continuity of care and proactive identification/ intervention of needs related to developmental and psychosocial risks for high-risk/premature children.

Principal Investigator: Graduates from the Special Care Nursery: Who is at highest risk of developmental problems? CMN Research Grant, 2004-2005, $19,200. Project is designed to provide research information to inform future follow-up decisions.

Principal Investigator:  Maintaining developmental follow-up for pre-term 2 year olds to ensure entry into early intervention services (Baby Steps Clinic).  CMN Clinical Grant: $30,000.  2004-2005.

Nurturing Success Advisory Committee, Elk Grove Unified School District