Speech Therapy in Bucktown, Chicago

One clinic where your child's speech-language pathologist, behavior analyst, and occupational therapist coordinate on the same goals under the same roof. Ages 18 months to 18 years.

When your child's SLP spots a breakthrough in the morning, the behavior analyst and OT build on it that same afternoon. That kind of same-day coordination is what separates integrated therapy from a weekly 30-minute session at a standalone clinic. See how our speech therapy program works below.

BCBS PPO In-Network

Certified SLP-Led Team

Ages 18 Months to 18 Years

No Referral Needed

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Wondering if your child needs a speech-language evaluation? Our team can evaluate your child and begin speech therapy at the same location. No outside referral needed.

What Speech Therapy in Bucktown Looks Like at CST Academy

Your child is not talking the way other kids their age do. You started looking for answers, and you found the right place. Families across Bucktown come to us with that same concern every week. Here is how we can help.

How We Approach Speech Therapy:

Toddlers learn new sounds and words through books, songs, and games they already love. Older children practice the conversations they need at home and at school with a licensed SLP. Every session is a meaningful one-on-one between your child and a compassionate SLP who fully understands their specific communication needs. With your help, the SLP tracks progress and adjusts the approach as your child attends all sessions.

What Makes Our Program Different:

At a typical speech clinic, therapy happens once a week for 30 minutes, and nothing carries over until the next visit. At CST Academy, what your child's OT discovers about their focus in the morning changes how the SLP runs the afternoon session. That is what daily coordination produces: faster progress because no session starts from scratch.

Speech Therapy in Bucktown - child during aba therapy session at CST Academy

Integrated Care Model

Your child's speech, behavior, sensory, and motor skills therapists work together on communication goals in the same building.

Play-Based Sessions

Your child learns how to communicate through games, books, songs, and activities matched to their interests and developmental level.

Data-Driven Progress

Your child's therapy plan adjusts based on what is working, tracked session by session.

Parent Coaching Inclusion

You learn how to help your child so that they keep building language skills between sessions and at home.

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Address

1765 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Phone

(773) 620-7800

Hours

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

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Speech Therapy in Bucktown: From Your Inquiry to Your Child's Steady Speech Progress

Families starting speech therapy in Bucktown ask the same question first: how does this work? Here is the full picture.

YOUR CHILD'S PROGRAM

From First Call to Your Child's Steady Speech Progress

Speech Therapy in Bucktown - child during a speech therapy session at CST Academy

After several sessions with our speech therapy team, you notice your child asks for "more" at dinner instead of screaming, names a friend from school for the first time, or tells you about their day in a full, clear sentence. You can expect these outcomes from every session with an SLP who tracks your child's speech improvements.

The SLP does not use standard scripts in the sessions. Your child's therapy plan matches their specific communication profile and evolves as they complete each session.

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Steps

1

Tell Us About Your Child

Call our clinic or fill out our online form. Our team gets back to you within 24 hours, listens to your concerns, and answers every question about insurance and next steps.

2

Talk With a Certified SLP

A certified SLP walks you through what your child may be experiencing and what therapy could look like for your child.

3

Let Us Evaluate Your Child

The SLP evaluates your child's articulation, receptive language, expressive language, and social communication. The findings serve as the foundation for a personalized therapy plan.

4

Send Your Child to Our Sessions

Therapy starts with one-on-one sessions based on your child's communication profile. Frequency depends on the evaluation results and your family's weekly availability.

5

Receive Coaching and Help Adjust the Plan

The SLP measures progress at every session and updates goals as your child improves. You receive coaching on communication techniques you can practice at home to help your child keep improving between visits.

Your Child Deserves the Best Speech Therapy in Bucktown, Chicago

Your child's certified SLP is ready when you are.

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(773) 620-7800

Signs Your Child Will Benefit from Our Speech Therapy in Bucktown

You already know something is off. Your child is not communicating the way other kids their age do, and that gut feeling brought you here. You do not need a diagnosis or a referral to call us. These are the signs families bring to our attention most often.

Your child uses no or fewer words than expected for their age.

You and your family members cannot understand your child when they try to communicate.

Your child gets frustrated when trying to communicate or avoids speaking.

Your child has difficulty following simple directions or answering questions.

Your child's pediatrician has recommended a speech-language evaluation.

Your child stutters or has difficulty with specific sounds.

Your child has trouble with social communication, such as taking turns in conversation or making requests.

Your child falls behind their peers in language skills at school or daycare.

You are not the only parents wondering whether this is a phase or something more. Most families who reach out express the same concern. A conversation with one of our speech-language pathologists can give you a clear answer without any pressure.

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Is my child just a late talker?

We don't know until our speech therapy team assesses your child. Waiting without professional input might cost you valuable time. If your child is indeed a late talker, our team can help them close the gap with therapy. The families who came in early were glad they did not wait.

Will speech therapy feel like school?

No, it will not feel like school. Your child will not sit at a desk or recite from flashcards at CST Academy. They will play games, sing songs, and join fun activities to learn to speak in a way that feels natural to your child. Most children cannot wait to join our sessions because they enjoy every activity.

What if the problem is something bigger?

A behavior analyst and an occupational therapist are already in the same building, ready to assess your child further. You do not need to find a new clinic or repeat your child's history. You go home with a plan, not another night of wondering.

Meet Your Child's Speech Therapy Team in Bucktown

Licensed SLPs and occupational therapists who specialize in helping children find their voice

Emma B., M.A., CCC-SLP

Lead Speech-Language Pathologist

Emma directs the speech therapy program in Chicago and specializes in language delays, articulation disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She coordinates daily with the ABA and occupational therapy teams to ensure every communication win is applied to every activity your child joins. Emma uses a playful, data-driven, and targeted approach to speech therapy built around your child's specific strengths and needs.

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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

Feeding Therapy

AAC

Grace S., OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Grace collaborates with the speech therapy team on sensory processing and self-regulation goals. When she identifies a strategy that helps a child stay calm and focused, the team incorporates it into their speech therapy on the same day. Her work with the SLP team keeps each session engaging and conducive to learning language skills.

Occupational Therapy

Sensory Integration

Fine Motor Skills

A licensed SLP, a coordinating OT, and a sympathetic behavior analyst all support your child's speech therapy program. They share progress notes and align on communication targets every day.

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Let's Talk About What Your Family Needs

You have already done the hard part by finding CST Academy in Bucktown. Tell us a little about your child and the concerns that have brought you here. Someone from our team will follow up within one business day to answer your questions and walk you through what comes next.

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What Families Say About Our Speech Therapy at CST Academy in Bucktown

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. Her positivity, patience, and attention to detail were invaluable for a parent going through speech therapy for the first time. The play-based program was effective and fun. I had no expectations as a first timer, but I can't imagine going anywhere else. My daughter looked forward to her time with Gina every week. I'm so thankful for our experience with CST.

Margaret L.

Speech Therapy

We can't say enough wonderful things about CST Academy. From the moment we walked through their doors, we felt something special. The environment is both structured and joyful, fostering confidence, communication, and independence. The staff has created a safe, inclusive space where our children feel supported, challenged, and celebrated while learning to express themselves, engage socially, and explore new experiences. What truly sets CST apart is the people. Every teacher, therapist, and individual radiates positivity and dedication.

Brian S.

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Integrated Care

My son currently attends speech therapy, and it is the best program I have ever seen for children with special needs. The combination of play, learning, and speech support has helped him make incredible progress in communication and confidence.

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Insurance and Enrollment for Speech Therapy in Bucktown

Insurance Accepted

In-Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Coming Soon

Aetna

Important Note About Speech Therapy Coverage:

Under Illinois law, commercial health plans cover medically necessary speech therapy for children. At CST Academy in Bucktown, our client success team verifies your benefits, obtains any required pre-authorizations, and submits claims on your behalf. You will know exactly what your plan covers before your child's first session.

A Speech-Language Evaluation Is the First Step:

Your child does not need an autism diagnosis or a doctor's referral to start speech therapy. Our SLP team conducts a comprehensive speech-language evaluation to identify your child's communication strengths and needs. We use the results to build a therapy plan specific to your child. Your child receives an evaluation and therapy at the same place.

Your Child Deserves the Best Speech Therapy in Bucktown, Chicago

Your child's Certified SLP-Led care team is ready when you are.

Get Started Today

(773) 620-7800

Common Questions Parents Ask About Speech Therapy

Frequent instances of being misunderstood, a limited vocabulary for their age, and visible frustration when trying to communicate are all signs worth exploring with a professional. Our SLP team can give you a clear answer through a speech-language evaluation. Most families at CST Academy wish they had called sooner.

Speech therapy helps children with autism build communication skills at every level, from first words and social language to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Your child's SLP at CST Academy coordinates with the behavior analyst and occupational therapist to reinforce communication goals throughout the day. Families who come to us for autism-related speech concerns see faster progress because nothing happens in isolation.

Speech Therapy for Families Near Bucktown, Chicago

Parents looking for an SLP near Bucktown drive in from all across the Near Northwest Side. The clinic is on Elston Avenue, just off the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94), so most families in the area reach us in under 15 minutes.

Bucktown
2-5 min

Logan Square
5-8 min

Wicker Park
5-7 min

Ukrainian Village
5-8 min

Humboldt Park
8-10 min

Noble Square
5-7 min

West Town
5-8 min

Avondale
8-12 min

By Car
From the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94), take the North Avenue exit and head east. Turn north on Elston Avenue. CST Academy is on the east side of Elston, south of Wabansia Avenue.

Parking
Convenient, clearly labeled parking spots are located directly in front of the building.

By CTA
Blue Line to Division. Check the CTA trip planner for current bus connections to Elston Avenue.

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Why Speech Therapy at Our Bucktown Clinic Gives You Better Results

Unlike other speech therapy clinics, CST Academy in Bucktown can help your child through our integrated speech therapy. Your child's SLP, physical therapist, occupational therapist, and behavior analyst share the same building and therapy goals to give you the results you need.

Most children in speech therapy also need support with behavior, sensory processing, or motor development. At other clinics, that means separate appointments, separate intake forms, and providers who never speak to each other.

That is the gap CST Academy was built to close. Your child's speech, behavior, sensory, and motor support all happen in one clinic with one team.

One team, one building, and a team that hears your child's first new word together.

Your Child's Full Care Team in Bucktown: