Business Details
Child Psychological Evaluations & Therapy Services
At OKoon Psychology Group, we integrate scientific rigor with compassionate care to support children's developmental needs. Our team of licensed clinical psychologists and specialists conducts comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to identify each child's unique strengths and challenges. We prioritize thorough assessments that exceed industry standards, utilizing gold-standard tools to analyze cognitive functioning, learning styles, and emotional development. Our multidisciplinary approach incorporates speech therapists, learning specialists, and occupational therapists to create tailored treatment plans.We collaborate closely with families and schools to ensure interventions align with each child's educational and emotional needs. With a focus on evidence-based practices, we provide diagnostic clarity that informs targeted strategies for academic and social success. Our commitment extends beyond initial evaluations through ongoing advocacy and follow-up support to adapt to children's evolving developmental stages. We accept major insurance providers and offer flexible payment arrangements for families seeking our specialized services.
Services
Comprehensive Evaluations
Short-term Therapy
Long-term Therapy
Educational Planning
Special Education Advocacy
Highlights and features
- We conduct thorough evaluations exceeding industry time standards for diagnostic accuracy
- Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in speech, learning disabilities, and occupational therapy
- We use evidence-based neuropsychological tools validated for measuring developmental milestones
- We collaborate with schools to develop targeted intervention plans based on objective data
- We provide follow-up support to navigate healthcare and education systems post-evaluation
What people say
Accurate diagnoses
Compassionate staff
Improved school support
Detailed evaluations
Knowledgeable specialists
Services
Comprehensive Evaluations
Our neuropsychological evaluations use gold-standard tools to measure cognitive functioning, learning styles, and emotional development. We identify learning disabilities, giftedness, and developmental delays through multi-specialist assessments that inform targeted treatment plans. The process includes school collaboration and follow-up recommendations.
Short-term Therapy
We offer focused therapy sessions addressing specific concerns like anxiety management, behavioral regulation, and coping skill development. Our evidence-based interventions help children navigate life stressors and improve communication abilities through structured, goal-oriented sessions lasting several weeks.
Long-term Therapy
For complex needs requiring sustained care, we provide extended therapy addressing chronic conditions, emotional disorders, and developmental challenges. Our psychologists work with families to implement lasting strategies for managing chronic illness, improving social skills, and enhancing overall well-being over multiple months.
Special Education Advocacy
We assist families with IEPs, 504 plans, and special education legal processes. Our team interprets evaluation data for school teams, recommends evidence-based accommodations, and participates in mediation to ensure appropriate educational support aligned with diagnostic findings.
Family Case Management
We help families navigate healthcare and education systems by coordinating care between pediatricians, therapists, and school staff. Services include treatment plan implementation support, insurance guidance, and connecting families with community resources for comprehensive care.
People
Jeffrey O'Koon
Clinic Director
Dr. Jeffrey O'Koon is a clinical child psychologist leading evidence-based evaluations. He coordinates multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans while maintaining gold-standard assessment protocols for children's psychological and educational needs.
Graciela Franzwa
Director of Clinical Training
Dr. Graciela Franzwa specializes in clinical training for psychological assessments. She supervises evaluation protocols and ensures adherence to evidence-based practices while mentoring staff on developmental assessment methodologies for children's cognitive and emotional needs.
Terry-Ann Adjmul-Hislop
Psychologist
Dr. Terry-Ann Adjmul-Hislop conducts neuropsychological assessments focusing on learning disabilities and cognitive functioning. She contributes expertise in educational planning and special education advocacy through comprehensive evaluation findings.
Sydney Ferstein
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ms. Sydney Ferstein provides speech and language assessments as part of multidisciplinary evaluations. She identifies communication disorders and develops intervention strategies to support children's academic and social communication needs.
Lisa Gold
Occupational Therapist
Ms. Lisa Gold evaluates sensory processing and motor skills affecting children's daily functioning. She contributes occupational therapy perspectives to comprehensive reports and recommends environmental modifications for home and school settings.
Questions
Do I need a referral to schedule an evaluation?
No referral is required. Parents, teachers, or pediatricians can contact us directly at 847-729-5510 to discuss your child's needs and schedule an initial consultation.
Why choose comprehensive evaluations over school assessments?
Our evaluations go beyond school data using multiple specialists and gold-standard tools to provide objective diagnoses. We identify underlying causes of learning and emotional challenges to create targeted intervention plans.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Aetna, United Healthcare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois PPO/HMO plans. For other insurers, we provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
How long does the evaluation process take?
Assessments typically require multiple sessions exceeding standard industry timeframes. The exact duration depends on each child's needs, ensuring thorough data collection for accurate diagnoses.
What therapy services are available?
We offer short and long-term therapy for anxiety, behavioral issues, chronic illness management, and social skill development. Sessions incorporate evidence-based techniques tailored to each child's specific concerns.
How do you collaborate with schools after evaluations?
We share detailed reports with school teams, recommend evidence-based accommodations, and participate in IEP/504 plan meetings. Our staff advocates for appropriate educational support based on diagnostic findings.
