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Dr. Audrey K. Christiansen, MD is a physician provider in Boston, MA specializing in physician and developmental-behavioral pediatrics. She graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Memphis, TN in 2014 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Audrey K. Christiansen, MD is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.
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.
Dr. Audrey K. Christiansen, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Memphis, TN in 2014. She completed residency at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Memphis, TN (2014)
Residency: UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (2017)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Audrey K. Christiansen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: BCBSMA: Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan (PPO Network Company): Primary PPO Network, United Healthcare: Commercial & SCO, Unicare: Commonwealth Indemnity Plan (formerly GIC), Humana, Cigna: HealthSource Preferred, Tufts Health Plan: HMO, HPHC: PPO, MultiPlan (Beech Street): MA PPO Network, Kaiser, Fallon: Senior Plan, CCA: SCO Primary Care, Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Choice, Neighbborhood: ACO, Aetna: QPOS, Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Care, Fallon: Major Medical/Health & Life Assurance Company Programs, Aetna: ElectChoice, Fallon: Select Care, CCA: Inpatient Services Program, BCBSMA: Indemnity, CCA: OneCare, Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II, BCBSMA: HMO Blue, Fallon: Flex Care Select, Aetna: Managed Choice POS, BMC Healthnet: MassHealth, Senior Whole Health: SCO, Neighbborhood: CarePlus, BMC Healthnet: ACO & Senior Care Options, Aetna: National Advantage, Neighborhood PACE, Fallon: Preferred Care, Uphams Elder Svc Plan: PACE - Elder Service Providers, BCBSMA: Preferred Provider Arrangement, Neighbborhood: CMA, Health Plans Inc., BMC Healthnet: Commonwealth Choice, Neighbborhood: MassHealth, Fallon: Senior Plan Preferred, Chickering Claims Administrators: Student Health Plan, Aetna: HMO, CCA: SCO, Aetna: Open Choice PPO, VA Choice, BMC Healthnet: QHP, Neighbborhood: Commercial and Aetna: Aetna Select.
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Dr. Audrey Christiansen specializes in developmental-behavioral pediatrics and general pediatrics. Her areas of expertise consist of learning disabilities, developmental delay, and attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD). Dr. Christiansen is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Her residency was performed at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. Dr. Christiansen is professionally affiliated with Boston Medical Center.
