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Dr. Sarkis is the author of four books: 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD: How to Overcome Chronic Distraction & Accomplish Your Goals (2006); Making the Grade with ADD: A Student’s Guide to Succeeding in College with Attention Deficit Disorder (2008); and ADD and Your Money: A Guide to Personal Finance for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (2009); and Adult ADHD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (March 2011).
She grew up in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and Clearwater, Florida.
Dr. Sarkis is a Gator four times over, receiving the following degrees from the University of Florida: Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication, 1994; Masters of Education in Mental Health Counseling, 1997; Specialist of Education in Mental Health Counseling, 1997; Doctor of Philosophy in Mental Health Counseling, 2002.
In 2001, Dr. Sarkis received an Outstanding Dissertation Award from the American Psychological Association for her research on ADHD and the executive functions of the brain. That same year she was a finalist for a Fulbright Award.
Dr. Sarkis maintains a private practice in Boca Raton, Florida where she counsels and coaches children and adults with ADHD/ADD. She also conducts coaching sessions via email, phone, and teleconferencing. She is an adjunct assistant professor at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and is a sub-investigator at FAU Clinical Research Studies.
Dr. Sarkis lectures and presents her research internationally. She has been published in the Journal of Attention Disorders and has been featured on CNN's "Health Minute," Fox News, ABC News, Sirius Satellite Radio, First Business Television, The Jordan Rich Show, and numerous other networks and stations.
Dr. Sarkis is a member of the Junior League of Boca Raton and Daughters of the American Revolution. She lives in Boca Raton. |
