Find a Neurodevelopment Disabilities Doctor in Wichita, Kansas (KS)
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Local Neurodevelopment Disabilities Doctors
Dr. Valarie L. Kerschen, MD
- 3243 East Murdock Street Suite 200
- Wichita,
- Kansas
- 67208
Specialties
- Neurodevelopment Disabilities
- Pediatric Developmental Behavioral Health
- Pediatrics
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Wichita Information
Wichita, Kansas is home to 1 practicing neurodevelopment disabilities doctor who has an office in the zip code 67226. 67214. 67208.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Wichita has a population of 354,865, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 neurodevelopment disabilities doctor for every 354,865 residents.
Kansas Information
Kansas was admitted to the United States in 1861. Topeka is its capital city, and the population of Kansas is 2,744,687. Topeka offers sports and recreation, arts and cultural entertainment, and casinos to residents and visitors. Lucas claims to be the Folk Art center of the United States. Visit the Pony Express National Historic Trail, tour historic Fort Leavenworth, or see the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchinson. Kansas is also home to the John Brown Museum, which was a stop on the Underground Railroad in the mid-1800s.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Kansas has a population of 2,744,687. Of this population, 652,270 are under the age of 18 and 354,995 are at or above the age of 65.
Neurodevelopment Disabilities Information
Description
Neurodevelopment disability are conditions of children with developmental delays or learning disorders. A neurodevelopmental disability physician is a neurologist or pediatrician having special knowledge, training and skill regarding conditions of the nervous system. Some conditions treated by this specialist include cerebral palsy, autism and spina bifida.
Therapy regimens may include speech therapy, occupational, physical or play therapy, and behavior modification techniques; some of these therapies may be combined with medication. Early intervention may result in overcoming disorders such as visual and hearing difficulties and mental retardation, as well as the disorders listed above.
