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CST Academy

We help children grow, connect, and thrive. Additionally, we offer a celebrated Therapeutic Preschool and Kindergarten program.

CST Academy offers state-of-the-art autism care, comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, and ABA, speech, occupational, physical, and feeding therapy—plus a therapeutic preschool program. CST Academy is the highest-rated provider of pediatric therapy services in the Chicagoland area, serving autistic children and diverse learners. We specialize in compassionate, play-based ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy (ST), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Physical Therapy (PT). At CST Academy, every facility is designed to support therapeutic progress, featuring sensory gyms and tailored environments that set up our learners for success.

04/15/2026

We’ve been getting creative this month in celebration of Autism Acceptance! 🎨

Each piece is a reminder that there are so many different ways to express ourselves and experience the world 💙

04/13/2026

🎉We’re growing!

We’re excited to share that our newest clinic is now open in Gurnee ✨

At this location, children ages 2 - 6 can access child-centered therapy and therapeutic preschool programs designed to support their growth, independence, and everyday success, all with the same high-quality, multidisciplinary care CST Academy is known for.

📍 Visit us at: 1 S Greenleaf St, Gurnee, IL 60031

📞 To learn more, schedule a tour, or explore opportunities at CST Academy: 773-620-7800

04/09/2026

There’s nothing more meaningful than hearing directly from the families we serve. 💙

Moments like these reflect exactly what we strive to create each day: a balance of clinical excellence and genuine human connection. Through a multidisciplinary approach, our team works collaboratively to support not just skill development, but confidence, independence, and meaningful engagement in everyday life.

To our families, thank you for your trust. To our team, thank you for leading with heart, purpose, and unwavering dedication. 🌟

04/08/2026

Our team shared their thoughts, now we want to hear yours!

What does Autism Acceptance mean to you? 👇

04/03/2026

Happy April from CSTA! 🌈🌨️

Our craft of the month for April is…. hand chickens! This craft incorporates fine motor skills practice, communication opportunities, and a lot of fun. Don’t forget to share with us by tagging us with so we can see your cute creations! ✨

04/01/2026

We kicked off Autism Acceptance week on Monday, and today marks the start of Autism Acceptance Month!

To our clients and families:

We see you. We support you. We celebrate you.

Acceptance isn’t just for a moment, it’s ongoing. This month and every month, let’s build a more inclusive world together.
♾️

03/30/2026

As March comes to a close, we proudly celebrate International Women’s Month and the incredible women who make CST Academy what it is. Your dedication, compassion, and expertise inspire us every day.

Here’s to empowering one another, lifting each other up, and continuing to make a difference together. 💙

03/27/2026

🌟 How Speech and ABA Therapy Work Together 🌟

Speech Therapy and ABA work well together when teams are on the same page.

Our teams work together on communication goals so skills are practiced throughout the day, not just in one session.

This helps support:
✔️ More consistent communication
✔️ Opportunities to practice across settings
✔️ Use of speech, signs, and AAC

💬 One of our speech-language pathologists shared, “I really enjoy working with BCBAs and ABA therapists. It’s a great way to collaborate on communication goals and support language throughout child-led play.”

03/20/2026

Happy World Behavior Analysis Day! 🌎

Today we're celebrating the real impact of ABA ✨

Small moments that turn into stronger communication, more independence, and increased confidence. We're grateful for the clinicians who make that impact possible every day 💙

03/13/2026

🌟March is National Reading Month!🌟

At CST Academy, we’re celebrating the magic of storytime and the ways reading helps kids grow by building language, social skills, and coping strategies along the way. 💙

📚 A few of this month’s story picks:
• Pete the Cat and the Big Leprechaun Chase by James Dean and Kimberly Dean
• Celebrate the World: Ramadan by Hannah Eliot, illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh
• Five Little Ducks illustrated by Yu-hsuan Huang

✨Reading together isn’t just storytime, it’s a chance to learn, connect, and grow!

03/06/2026

Happy March from CSTA! ☘️

This month is all about shamrocks, rainbows, leprechauns, and a whole lot of fun. We’re celebrating it in so many fun ways!

Every day, our amazing team members source and create hands-on crafts that are not only engaging, but help our clients practice important preschool readiness skills, supporting their growth both in and out of the classroom.

✨New this month!✨
We’ll be sharing one of these crafts each month so you can bring the fun home and practice these same skills while also spending quality time with your kiddo.

🎨 Our craft of the month is… a Paper Plate Rainbow!

If you try this craft out with your kiddos, make sure to tag us and use the hashtag so we can see your beautiful creations! 💕

02/06/2026

If you have concerns about your child’s development, getting answers without long delays makes a difference. ⏱️

At CST Academy, we schedule autism evaluations quickly and make sure families feel confident about what comes next. 💙

Request an evaluation or learn more 👇:
🌐 cstacademy.com/get-started/

Address

1765 North Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL
60642

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Website

https://cstacademy.com/

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