Business Details
Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations for Youth
At Okoon Psychology Group, we combine evidence-based practices with compassionate care to support children, adolescents, and young adults. Our team of licensed psychologists, clinical specialists, and allied professionals collaborates to deliver comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and tailored therapeutic interventions. With decades of collective experience, we specialize in identifying learning disabilities, cognitive challenges, emotional disorders, and developmental delays through gold-standard assessment tools. Our approach prioritizes understanding each child's unique needs, creating personalized treatment roadmaps, and advocating for their success in academic and social environments.We maintain transparency throughout the evaluation process, involving families and schools in implementing actionable recommendations. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our multidisciplinary methodology, which integrates speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and educational planning. We work closely with families to navigate insurance coverage and payment arrangements, ensuring accessibility to our services. For over [X] years, we have built a reputation for thoroughness, accuracy, and child-centered care that schools, parents, and young clients consistently trust.
Services
Comprehensive Evaluations
Therapy Services
Learning Disabilities Assessment
Executive Functioning Evaluation
Cognitive Testing
Speech and Language Disorders Assessment
Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation
Educational Planning
Family Advocacy
Case Management
Highlights and features
- We use gold-standard neuropsychological assessment tools validated by research
- Our multidisciplinary team includes clinical psychologists and allied specialists
- We provide classroom observations for preschool through elementary students
- Our treatment roadmaps include specific implementation timelines and goals
- We advocate for clients by communicating findings directly to school personnel
Services
Comprehensive Evaluations
Our neuropsychological evaluations use gold-standard tools to assess cognitive functioning, learning styles, and developmental milestones. We identify learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and emotional challenges through evidence-based protocols. Our multidisciplinary approach combines clinical interviews, standardized testing, and classroom observations to create actionable treatment roadmaps.
Therapy Services
We offer short and long-term therapy addressing anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and life stressors. Our specialists help improve communication skills, manage chronic illness, and resolve school-related concerns through evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Family involvement ensures consistent support across all treatment phases.
Educational Planning
Our team develops customized educational plans including IEPs, 504 plans, and Tier Interventions. We provide special education advocacy, mediation services, and school placement recommendations to ensure appropriate academic accommodations and support systems.
Family Advocacy
We empower families with resources and guidance for implementing treatment recommendations. Our services include school communication facilitation, service referral networks, and ongoing case management to ensure successful plan execution across home and academic environments.
Case Management
Our case management services coordinate multidisciplinary care between psychologists, therapists, and external providers. We ensure seamless implementation of treatment plans through regular follow-ups, progress monitoring, and adjustment of intervention strategies as needed.
People
Jeffrey O'Koon
Clinic Director
Clinical child psychologist with expertise in evidence-based evaluations of psychological, behavioral, and educational development. Leads initial clinical interviews and coordinates multidisciplinary assessment teams.
Graciela Franzwa
Director of Clinical Training
Specializes in clinical training programs and supervises professional development for psychology trainees and staff members.
Terry-Ann Adjmul-Hislop
Psychologist
Licensed psychologist providing assessment and therapeutic services for children and adolescents with diverse psychological needs.
Caitlin Cox Treffert
Psychologist
School psychology specialist with expertise in educational assessments and intervention planning for children with learning challenges.
Sydney Ferstein
Speech-Language Pathologist
Certified speech-language pathologist addressing communication disorders and language development challenges in children and adolescents.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We specialize in evaluations and therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 21.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept BCBS of Illinois, United Healthcare, and AETNA insurance plans for our services.
What types of assessments do you offer?
We assess learning disabilities, cognitive functioning, autism spectrum disorders, speech/language disorders, and emotional/behavioral challenges using gold-standard tools.
How long does an evaluation take?
Typical evaluations last 3 hours for most children, with 2.5 hours for younger preschoolers, spread across 2-3 appointments depending on age and needs.
Do you provide classroom observations?
Yes, we conduct anonymous classroom observations for preschool through elementary students with attention concerns to gather comprehensive assessment data.
What happens after the evaluation?
We provide a detailed roadmap with treatment recommendations, referrals, implementation timelines, and goals. We also communicate findings to schools with your permission.
