Empowering Progress Through Partnership

At CST Academy, we recognize the essential role pediatricians and healthcare professionals play in supporting the development of Autistic children and diverse learners.
As trusted partners, your insights help guide families toward the support their children need, whether that be a diagnostic evaluation, therapy services, or a therapeutic preschool program.

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Empowering Progress Through Partnership

Our Process

Initial Contact
& Consultation

A caregiver reaches out via phone or website to initiate the enrollment process. A dedicated, licensed therapist from our leadership team then connects with the family to discuss concerns, gather relevant information, and determine the best path forward, establishing a clear next step.
Initial Contact & Consultation

Insurance
and Billing

Our billing team verifies insurance coverage and provides families with a breakdown of benefits. We assist in navigating the insurance process and ensure families understand financial responsibilities. Our intake team collaborates with families to schedule services that meet their unique needs.
Insurance and Billing

Evaluation
and Assessment

Whether a family seeks an Autism assessment, evaluation by a licensed psychologist, pediatric therapy (ABA, Speech, Occupational, Physical, or Feeding therapy), a therapeutic preschool program, or a combination of these services, we provide tailored support to meet their comprehensive needs.
Evaluation

Personalized
Plan

After evaluation, our experienced clinicians develop a comprehensive and personalized therapy plan that targets the child's unique goals, strengths, and areas of need. This plan guides therapy sessions, sets measurable milestones, and provides ongoing adjustments to maximize progress and success.
Personalized Plan

Begin
Services

Once the personalized plan is finalized, the child and family begin actively participating in CST Academy's unique, neurodiversity-affirming, and strengths-based approach to therapy and preschool. Service frequency is collaboratively determined by both the clinician and the family to best support ongoing growth and development.
Begin Service

Caregiver
Collaboration

Our clinicians work closely with caregivers, offering tools, training, and resources to reinforce skills at home and in the community. This collaborative approach fosters sustained growth, and regular check-ins ensure strategies remain effective and promptly adjusted, ensuring continuous progress.
Caregiver Collaboration

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We are dedicated to fostering ongoing collaboration with your team to create positive outcomes and enhance the lives of the children and families we support.

Fill out the form, and a member of our leadership team will reach out to discuss ways in which we can work together.

Whether you're exploring partnership opportunities, seeking information about CST Academy's services, or looking for additional resources for your patients, we look forward to connecting with you.

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Refer a Patient

If you would like to refer a patient to CST Academy, simply have their family contact us directly. They can call 773-620-7800 or complete our Get Started form. Our intake team will promptly connect them with an experienced team member and begin the enrollment process.

Click here to download our brochure, which can be printed and distributed to families who are interested in learning more about CST Academy.

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Our Environment

Our Environment

CST Academy centers provide a warm and supportive environment designed for diverse learners and Autistic children. Our spacious facilities offer structured, supportive areas for one-on-one therapy, along with engaging activities that encourage movement, communication, and social development.

Center-based therapy also creates valuable opportunities for peer interaction that may not be possible in a home setting. CST Academy values the continuity of learning and support beyond the center, which is why we offer in-home collaboration for key milestones, such as potty training. This approach ensures consistency and reinforces skills in a familiar environment.

Our Approach

Partnerships with
Healthcare Providers

We partner with healthcare providers, sharing insights and recommendations to support continuous care throughout a child's journey. CST Academy consistently gives providers a trusted resource for comprehensive developmental support, ensuring patients receive specialized interventions they require.

Multidisciplinary
Support

Our multidisciplinary approach unites specialists in pediatric speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavior therapy, and special education in one convenient location. This collaborative model addresses diverse developmental needs while ensuring integrated care that aligns with each child's personalized goals.

Collaborative and
Family Centered

At CST Academy, families are essential to a child's development. We utilize a collaborative approach, keep parents consistently informed, involve them in goal-setting, and provide strategies for home support. This partnership ensures our care extends beyond the center, enriching every aspect of a child's development.

Evidence-Based
Practices

Each child's journey at CST Academy begins with a comprehensive and thorough assessment, forming the basis for a personalized care plan. Rooted firmly in evidence and the latest research, this plan supports academic, developmental, and emotional growth, ensuring therapy is truly effective, engaging, and enjoyable.
Our Approach