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Alyssa Travers, PhD is a psychologist in Lexington, MA specializing in psychology. Alyssa Travers, PhD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.
1 Maguire Road
Lexington, MA 02421
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
She has a state license in Massachusetts.
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Alyssa Travers, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Alyssa Travers, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Blue California, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Beech Street, WellPoint, Evernorth Behavioral Health, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Carelon Behavioral Health, MassHealth and WellSense NH.
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Dr. Alyssa Travers' area of specialization is psychology. Dr. Travers's areas of expertise consist of learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and autism spectrum disorders (pervasive developmental disorders). She is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. She accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Viant, and Aetna.
