Florida (FL) Neurodevelopment Disabilities Doctors and Physicians
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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.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has
11 practicing
neurodevelopment disabilities doctors. Broken out by city, neurodevelopment disabilities doctor density
in Clearwater is 1,
in Gainesville is 1,
in Jacksonville is 3,
in Niceville is 1,
in Orlando is 2,
in Port Charlotte is 1,
and in Tampa is 2.
Florida Information
Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital.
Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864.
Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18
and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.
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