Therese R. Welch, Ph.D.

Therese R. Welch, Ph.D.

Contact Information

University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 671
Rochester, NY 14642

Office: (585) 276-4007
Administrative: (585) 275-6605
Fax: (585) 275-3366

Professional Bio

Dr. Welch is an education specialist for the Community Consultation Program of the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) and the Kirch Developmental Services Center. She also serves as regional consultant for the New York Deaf-Blind Collaborative in association with SCDD. She has particular expertise in educational program development for children and young adults with multiple disabilities that include sensory impairments.

Research Bio

Dr. Welch's current research examines the medical transition from pediatric to adult services for youths with disabilities. Her research interests also focus on communication options for individuals at the presymbolic or early symbolic levels.

Awards & Honors (Local)

Francis V. Hanavan Award | University of Buffalo School of Health Related Professions | Buffalo, NY 2002
Award for Best New Professional/Scholarly Publication in Nursing & Allied Health | Association of American Publishers, Professional and Scholarly P 1996
C. Warren Bledsoe Award | Assoc. for Ed. and Rehab. of the Blind and Visually Impaired 1996
Citizen Committee for Academic Excellence Commendation Award | Seattle Public Schools | Seattle, WA 1980
Daniel E. Lawler Medal for Community Service | LeMoyne College | Syracuse, NY 1974

Recent Journal Articles

2001
Tomita, M., Mann, W.C., & Welch, T.R. (2001). "Use of assistive devices to address hearing impairment by older persons with disabilities." The International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. 2001; 24: 279-289. Link
1997
Welch, T.R., & Goetz, L. "Issues and concerns related to inclusive education for students who are deaf-blind." 1997; 43(3): 1-6. Link

Current Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Pediatrics, Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (SMD) - Primary

Education

PhD | Rehabilitation Science | University of Buffalo2004
MEd | Special Education | Boston College1977
BA | Religion | LeMoyne College1974