Pediatric Therapy in Wicker Park, Chicago
ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Autism Evaluations for Children
Families across Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, and Noble Square trust CST Academy to bring every therapy their child needs into one coordinated plan. Here, every clinician on your child's team works in the same building, shares the same goals, and builds on each other's progress every day.
1422 W Willow St, Chicago, IL 60642
Monday to Thursday: 8AM to 6PM
Friday 8AM to 5PM
Why Wicker Park Families Choose CST Academy for Pediatric Therapy
If your child needs speech therapy and occupational therapy, most clinics send you to two different offices. Since 2012, our Wicker Park location has kept all of your child's therapists in one place so your child's team talks face to face every day, not through paperwork weeks later. That is what pediatric therapy in Wicker Park should look like.
Welcome Area
From the moment you walk in, our front desk team greets your child by name. We make saying goodbye at the door easy for both you and your child so every session starts on the right foot.
Therapy Rooms
Each therapy room is set up before your child walks in, with the exact toys, tools, and sensory materials their therapist selected for that day's session. Your child's name might as well be on the door.
Sensory Gym
Our gym features swings, trampolines, and climbing structures designed to support sensory processing and self-regulation. Children build strength and body awareness through activities that feel like play.
Learning Spaces
In our group spaces, your child plays alongside other kids, learning to share, wait their turn, and join in. That kind of practice builds on their individual therapy and helps them feel ready when it's time for school.
Pediatric Therapy Services at CST Academy in Wicker Park, Chicago
Your child is not a checklist of diagnoses. Our Wicker Park team starts by understanding who they are, then puts together a plan that brings the right people around your child to help them grow.
ABA Therapy
Your child works one-on-one with a trained behavior therapist, building everyday skills through play and positive reinforcement. These sessions focus on communication and independence that make a real difference at home.
Autism Evaluations
A licensed professional conducts a comprehensive evaluation that includes observation, standardized assessments, and conversation with your family. You walk away with a clear path forward.
Ages 2y to 6y
Therapeutic Learning Program
Therapy is built into your child's entire day alongside classroom learning and guided play. Therapists and educators work together so your child is ready for kindergarten.
Speech Therapy
A speech-language pathologist works with your child on the communication skills that matter most, from forming first words to telling you about their day. Sessions are play-based and goal-driven.
Feeding Therapy
A feeding specialist helps your child work through picky eating, texture aversions, and oral motor difficulties. Your family starts seeing calmer mealtimes and a child who is more willing to try new foods.
Occupational Therapy
Your child's occupational therapist focuses on the skills that make their day easier, from holding a pencil to buttoning a coat to staying calm in a noisy room. Every session moves them closer to doing it on their own.
Physical Therapy
A physical therapist helps your child get stronger, more coordinated, and more confident on their feet. Every session works toward real goals like crawling, walking, and keeping up with other kids.
Coordinated pediatric therapy in Wicker Park, all in one clinic.
Pediatric Therapy for Families Near Wicker Park, Chicago
Our pediatric therapy clinic in Wicker Park sits in the heart of Chicago's Near Northwest Side, just minutes from some of the city's most family-friendly neighborhoods. Whether you're coming from down the block or across the expressway, getting here is easy.
Wicker Park
2-5 min
Ukrainian Village
3-6 min
Noble Square
3-5 min
Bucktown
5-7 min
West Town
5-8 min
Humboldt Park
7-10 min
Logan Square
8-12 min
East Village
5-8 min
By Car
Take I-90/94 to the North Avenue exit (Exit 48B). Head west on North Avenue, then turn south on Ashland Avenue. Turn left on Willow Street and the clinic will be on your right.
Parking
Free parking available in our private lot with labeled CST Academy spots.
By CTA
North/Clybourn station (Red Line), approximately a 10-minute walk. Check CTA trip planner for current bus connections to Willow Street.
Meet Your Pediatric Therapy Team at CST Academy Wicker Park
Clinicians who chose pediatric therapy because they love what they do.
Cassie H., M.S.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Regional Training Supervisor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Cassie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who leads ABA therapist training initiatives across the Chicago locations. She has experience supporting children and families across community mental health, school, and clinical settings. She uses evidence-based interventions to promote meaningful progress and builds strong, collaborative relationships with clients, caregivers, and clinical teams.
Carolyn R., MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Carolyn provides individualized, evidence-based care for children with receptive-expressive language differences (including AAC, gestalt language processing, and early language development), pragmatic communication differences, speech sound disorders, and feeding difficulties through a play-based, child-led approach.
Speech Therapy
AAC
Grace S., OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Grace has been a pediatric occupational therapist for almost 4 years. She has worked with children of all ages to support sensory processing, visual motor, bilateral coordination, motor planning, self-regulation, self-care, attention, upper-body strength, grasp, and fine motor needs. Grace is passionate about making her sessions fun, strength-based, and functional.
Occupational Therapy
Fine Motor Skills
Sensory Integration
Our pediatric therapy team in Wicker Park includes BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, all working together around your child's care plan.
Let's Talk About What Your Family Needs
If you have been thinking about therapy for your child but you are not sure where to start, this is the place. Tell us a little about your family, and our team will follow up to answer your questions and help you figure out the right next step.
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What Families Say About Pediatric Therapy in
Wicker Park
The experience I had with CST Academy was above and beyond. After my pediatrician recommended we find help with my then 3-year-old's speech development, I asked around and was referred to CST, and I'm so glad. We worked with Gina, who instantly made both my daughter and me comfortable. The play-based program was effective and fun, and my daughter every week looked forward to her time with Gina. I had no expectation as a first timer, but I can't imagine going anywhere else.
Margaret L.
After almost 2 years our son's time at CST Academy has come to an end. The preschool program has done wonders for him. Ms. Jaclyn, his OT Ms. Nikki, and his speech therapist Ms. Erika all worked together to ensure he was meeting all of his goals. The level of collaboration between all therapies shows how dedicated they are to helping your child reach their full potential. He has blossomed into a strong, confident boy who is more than prepared to start his new school.
Kris de la V.
Preschool
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
We highly recommend trusting CST with your child's physical therapy. Hearing your baby isn't meeting milestones is scary and upsetting, but CST walked us through the entire process calmly and professionally. They got back to us within a business day and were able to schedule an evaluation in a fraction of the time we were quoted by several other practices. Caitlin is an absolutely wonderful pediatric PT, and she helped him get completely caught up with his gross motor skills. The day our 17-month-old started walking we ALL celebrated and are forever grateful
Katharine H.
Physical Therapy
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Pediatric Therapy in Wicker Park
You know your child better than anyone. If something feels off, trust your instinct. Here are the signs other parents noticed before they reached out to us.
Your child struggles to say words, form sentences, or be understood by others
Your child has a hard time with mealtimes, bedtime, or getting ready in the morning
Your child is sensitive to loud sounds, certain textures, or unexpected changes
Your child has trouble holding a crayon, using scissors, or buttoning clothes
Pediatric Therapy Insurance and Enrollment at CST Academy in Wicker Park
How to Get Started
In-Network
Coming Soon
Out-of-Pocket
Our team handles insurance verification and billing so you can focus on your child. We work to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs through your insurance benefits whenever possible.
How to Get Started
Reach Out
Hear From Us
Meet the Team
Get Started
Pediatric Therapy FAQs for CST Academy in Wicker Park
The Pediatric Therapy Journey in Wicker Park at CST Academy
Something caught your attention, maybe a teacher mentioned it, maybe your pediatrician suggested looking into it, or maybe you just know your child needs more support than they are getting right now. Whatever brought you here, the path forward is simpler than you might expect.
1
Reach Out
Share what you are noticing at home or school. We take care of insurance verification, scheduling, and any questions you have along the way.
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First Visit
You and your child tour the clinic and meet the therapists who will be part of their care. You get a full walkthrough, time to ask questions, and you leave knowing exactly what to expect.
3
Ongoing Care
You receive regular updates on your child's progress, practical strategies to use between sessions, and a care plan that adapts as your child grows. You are part of the team from day one.
Why Families Choose Integrated Pediatric Therapy
Picture a typical week at another clinic: your child sees a speech therapist on Monday, an occupational therapist on Wednesday, and a behavior therapist across town on Thursday, and you are left hoping they share notes. At CST Academy Wicker Park, those same therapists work in the same building. A word your child says for the first time in the morning gets reinforced in their afternoon session. That is what happens when your child's whole team is in one place.
One team, one plan, and progress that builds on itself across every part of your child's day
Your Child's Care Team Is Ready in Wicker Park, Chicago
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