5.0 on Google

Chicago Families Rate CST Academy the Top
ABA Therapy Provider in the City

"CST is the best by far. The integrated approach with all therapies in one building makes such a difference."

Rebecca G., Wicker Park, Mom of Two
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ABA + Speech + OT + PT Under One Roof BCBS PPO In-Network In-House Autism Evaluations 3 Locations in Chicago

What Integrated Therapy Actually Looks Like

When ABA, speech, OT, and PT happen in the same building with the same team, results look different.

School-Ready Graduates

Children graduate from CST Academy and transition directly into Chicago Public Schools or their best-fit school setting, with the team advocating for their accommodations.

4 Therapies, 1 Team

Your child's team member, speech therapist, OT, and PT collaborate daily in the same hallway. Not through email. Not in quarterly meetings. Every day.

Start in 2 to 3 Weeks

From your first call to your child's first session. We evaluate in-house and handle all insurance paperwork so there is no waiting on outside referrals.

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Families Who Found What They
Were Looking For

These parents were in your shoes. Here is what happened when they chose CST Academy.

✓ Graduated to CPS

My son graduated from CST Academy after receiving ABA, speech, occupational therapy, and physical therapy all in one place. The team prepared him beautifully for his transition to CPS schools. I could not be more grateful for their support during such an important time in his development

Jhonna W. Bucktown
✓ Kindergarten-Ready

My son also graduated from the program, and I have to say the ABA therapists went above and beyond in every aspect of his care. The progress he made was incredible, and the team made our family feel supported every step of the way.

Chinara K. Lincoln Park
✓ Graduated to CPS

I have worked with several autism companies in the Chicago area for my two sons, and CST is the best by far. The integrated approach with all therapies in one building makes such a difference. The communication between therapists is seamless.

Rebecca G. Wicker Park, Mom of Two
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What Makes CST Academy Different

A side-by-side look at what most ABA providers offer versus what happens at CST Academy.

Most ABA Providers

ABA therapy only, no integrated services in-house
Therapists communicate through email or quarterly reports
Outside referrals for autism evaluations (months of waiting)
Rotating staff, different faces each week
Therapy ends, you figure out the school transition alone

CST Academy

CST Academy
ABA + Speech + OT + PT in the same building
Therapists work side by side and collaborate daily
On-Site Evaluation, no outside referral needed
Small, consistent team that knows your child by name
Team advocates with CPS for your child's accommodations
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Getting Started Takes One Phone Call

Most families go from first call to first session in 2 to 3 weeks.

Enrollment for spring is filling up

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You Call or Fill Out the Form Takes 2 minutes
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We Call You Back Within 24 hours, speak with a BCBA
3
We Handle the Rest Insurance, evaluation, scheduling
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Therapy Begins At your nearest Chicago location
BCBA consultant speaking with a parent
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Ready to Take the Next Step?

Tell us about your child. A BCBA will call you within 24 hours to answer your questions and discuss next steps. No obligation, no pressure.

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Insurance Coverage

We verify your benefits, manage pre-authorization, and handle billing so you do not have to.

BCBS PPO In-Network

We verify your benefits and handle all paperwork. Many families have low or no out-of-pocket costs depending on their plan.

Illinois law requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy for children with an autism spectrum diagnosis. Aetna coming Q2 2026.

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Your Child's Progress Starts with
One Phone Call

Every week you wait is a week your child could be making progress. Our Chicago team is ready to help your family move forward.

Bucktown
1765 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Lincoln Park
2121 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Wicker Park
Wicker Park
1422 W Willow St, Chicago, IL 60642

Monday to Thursday: 8 AM to 6 PM / Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM

Questions Parents Ask

The questions we hear most from Chicago families.

If you are noticing delays in communication, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with transitions, or challenges with social interaction, those are common reasons families reach out. You do not need a formal diagnosis to call us. Many families start with a phone conversation to talk through what they are seeing at home.
Our ABA program serves children ages 18 months through 7 years. As your child approaches school age, our team collaborates with you to build school-readiness skills and develops a transition plan, including advocating for your child's accommodations with Chicago Public Schools.
Many families contact us before their child has a diagnosis. Our team can guide you through the assessment process and help determine the most appropriate next steps for your child.
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