Speech Therapy in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

One clinic where your child's speech-language pathologist, behavior analyst, and occupational therapist share the same hallway. Ages 18 months to 18 years.

Most parents searching for speech therapy in Buffalo Grove have already tried something: a pediatrician referral that went nowhere, a waitlist at another clinic, or online advice that did not help. At CST Academy, your child receives an evaluation and begins therapy at the same location with a care team that talks every day.

BCBS PPO In-Network

Certified SLP-Led Team

Ages 18 Months to 18 Years

No Referral Needed

Speech Therapy in Buffalo Grove, Illinois - front entrance of CST Academy on Half Day Rd

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Wondering if your child needs speech therapy? Schedule a speech evaluation and your child can begin therapy with the same SLP, at the same location.

What Speech Therapy in Buffalo Grove 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 in Buffalo Grove bring us that same concern every week. Here is how we can help.

How We Approach Speech Therapy:

Your child meets one-on-one with a licensed SLP who plans every session around what your child enjoys. Toddlers learn new words and speech sounds through games, visuals, and hands-on routines. Older children focus on sharing their ideas, building connections, and navigating everyday conversations. As your child improves, the SLP adjusts goals based on what they are ready for next.

What Makes Our Program Different:

Most speech clinics see your child once a week and send you home with a worksheet. At CST Academy, your child's SLP is in the same building as their OT, PT, and ABA team, and they coordinate directly when your child's progress depends on it.

Speech Therapy in Buffalo Grove - child during speech therapy session at CST Academy

Integrated Care Model

Your child's SLP, OT, behavior analyst, and physical therapist share a clinic and coordinate where disciplines overlap.

Play-Based Sessions

Your child learns to communicate through books, games, songs, and hands-on routines matched to their interests.

Data-Driven Progress

Your child's therapists build sessions based on research, weekly notes, and strategies that actually work.

Parent Coaching Inclusion

The SLP shows you what to practice at home so your child keeps building language skills between sessions.

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Address

150 Half Day Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Phone

(773) 620-7800

Hours

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

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Speech Therapy in Buffalo Grove: From Your First Call to Your Child’s First New Words

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

YOUR CHILD'S PROGRAM

From Day One to Full Sentences at the Dinner Table

Speech Therapy Steps in Buffalo Grove - child during Speech Therapy session at CST Academy

A few weeks into therapy, you start noticing it at home: your child asks for more at dinner instead of pointing, names a friend from school for the first time, or tells you what happened in their day using full sentences. Each session builds toward moments like these with an SLP who knows exactly where your child stands.

The therapy plan shifts as your child grows, and the SLP uses your observations to decide what comes next.

Steps

1

Free Consultation

Fill out our online form or give us a call. Our speech therapy team calls you back within 24 hours to learn more about your concerns and speech goals.

2

Insurance Check & SLP Match

We verify your coverage and match your child with the SLP whose schedule and specialty fit best. If you'd like to see the clinic, we'll include a quick tour during the evaluation.

3

Speech-Language Evaluation

The SLP evaluates your child's receptive language, expressive language, articulation, and social communication. The speech therapist develops a care plan based on the results.

4

Start of Therapy Sessions

Your child starts one-on-one sessions with their SLP. How often they come in depends on what the evaluation shows and what your week allows.

5

Stay Involved and Help Your Child Keep Improving

The SLP walks you through what your child accomplished each week and what comes next. You also learn how to reinforce new communication skills at home between sessions.

Your Child Deserves the Best Speech Therapy in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

One certified SLP. One focused therapy plan for your child.

Get Started Today

(773) 620-7800

Signs Your Child Needs Our Speech Therapy in Buffalo Grove

You already know something is not right. Your child is not talking the way other kids their age do, and that concern brought you here for a reason. You do not need a diagnosis or a referral to call us. If these signs sound familiar, it is time to act on what you are seeing.

Your child has difficulty speaking clearly or uses fewer words than their peers.

Your child struggles to follow directions or understand what is being said.

Your child gets frustrated or upset when trying to communicate with others.

Your child is hard to understand because certain sounds come out wrong or get dropped.

Your child stutters, rushes through words, or has trouble getting sentences out smoothly.

Your child has trouble with back-and-forth conversation, taking turns when talking, or reading social cues from other kids.

Your child has challenges with eating, drinking, or swallowing safely.

Your child speaks only in certain settings or to certain people, even when capable.

You are not the only parent wondering whether this is just a phase. Every week, families in Buffalo Grove call us with that same question. A conversation with one of our SLPs can give you a clear answer without any pressure.

Talk to Our Team About Your Child

How do I explain speech therapy to my child?

Most children do not need an explanation because every session feels like playtime. Your child's SLP introduces activities through games, songs, and toys that naturally engage and motivate them. After attending a few sessions, kids look forward to coming back.

Can speech therapy help if my child is bilingual?

Yes. Bilingualism does not cause speech delays, and our Buffalo Grove SLPs work with bilingual children every week. Therapy is delivered in English, and your SLP partners with you so the skills your child learns in session carry over into the language your family speaks at home.

What happens when speech therapy ends?

Therapy ends when your child is consistently using their new communication skills on their own. Before that last session, the SLP gives you a home practice plan to keep the momentum going. Most families tell us the transition feels natural because their child is already using what they learned every day.

Meet Your Child’s Speech Therapy Team in Buffalo Grove

When your child comes to CST Academy, they join a team that believes every child can communicate better. Here are the therapists leading our Buffalo Grove speech therapy program.

Alyssa O., M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinic Director

Alyssa brings experience from both clinical and school-based settings. She works with children on articulation, phonological disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and language delays. Alyssa tailors every session to the individual child and coordinates with the ABA team so speech gains are reinforced across disciplines.

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Chantal B., MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Chantal focuses on functional skill development and daily routine participation. She targets fine motor development, sensory processing and regulation, and self-care skills. Her collaborative approach ensures goals are aligned across ABA, speech, and classroom settings so strategies carry over everywhere your child goes.

Occupational Therapy

Sensory Integration

Fine Motor Skills

Becca G., M.S., CF-SLP

Speech-Language pathologist

Becca works with children on articulation, phonological disorders, and language delays. She individualizes sessions to utilize each child’s strengths to support their areas for growth. Becca strives to create learning opportunities through play-based activities that incorporate each child's unique interests.

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Feeding Therapy

AAC

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.

Meet Your Child's Team - Schedule a Free Consultation

One Form, One Call, and Your Child's SLP Knows Their Name

Every family in our Buffalo Grove clinic started right here. Tell us about your child, and someone from our team will call you within one business day to listen, answer your questions, and explain what comes next.

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What Families Say About Our Speech Therapy
in Buffalo Grove

She started working with him when he was 3, and we’ve seen such great progress in his speech and confidence. She made learning so fun, he looked forward to every Friday session. We’re so grateful for her support and diligence!

Ahmed S.

Speech Therapy

What truly sets CST apart is the people. Every teacher, therapist, and individual radiates positivity and dedication. It’s clear they love what they do - a fact which underpins the overall culture here as everyone wears their heart on their sleeve.

Brian S.

ABA Therapy

Speech Therapy

Her positivity, patience and attention to detail were invaluable for a parent going through speech therapy for the first time. I attended our first few sessions to help my daughter adjust, and for me to get context. Once we moved towards 1:1 time, I received very detailed updates on my daughter's progress - plus my kiddo couldn't wait to spend time with Gina. The play based program was effective and fun - great for kids and parents.

Margaret L.

Speech Therapy

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Insurance and Enrollment for Speech Therapy in Buffalo Grove

Insurance Accepted

In-Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Coming Soon

Aetna

Important Note About Speech Therapy Coverage:

Illinois law requires commercial health plans to cover medically necessary speech therapy for children. Most families are surprised by how much their plan covers. Our Buffalo Grove team verifies your benefits, secures pre-authorizations, and files all claims so you never have to call your insurance company yourself.

A Speech-Language Evaluation Is the First Step:

CST Academy does not require you to submit an autism diagnosis or a doctor's referral to start speech therapy. Our SLP team assesses your child to identify communication strengths and needs. The results are the basis for building a unique therapy plan for your child. They receive the evaluation and start therapy in the same Buffalo Grove clinic.

Your Child Deserves the Best Speech Therapy in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

One certified SLP. One focused therapy plan for your child.

Get Started Today

(773) 620-7800

Common Questions Parents Ask About Speech Therapy

Signs that your child needs speech therapy include difficulty being understood, a narrow vocabulary for their age, and visible frustration when they try to talk. Our SLP team at Buffalo Grove can give you a clear answer after a speech-language evaluation. Most families wish they had called sooner.

Speech Therapy for Families Near Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Our Buffalo Grove clinic serves families across the greater Chicago north shore and northern suburbs. We are conveniently located on Half Day Road with easy access from neighboring communities.

Lincolnshire
5-8 min

Vernon Hills
5-8 min

Wheeling
8-10 min

Long Grove
5-10 min

Riverwoods
2-5 min

Arlington Heights
8-12 min

Deerfield
8-10 min

Mundelein
10-15 min

By Car
Located at 150 Half Day Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, we are easily accessible via Route 22 (Half Day Road).

Parking
Free parking with dedicated family spaces makes every visit simple and stress-free.

By Metra
The Milwaukee District North Metra Line serves the Buffalo Grove area.

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Why Speech Therapy at Our Buffalo Grove Clinic Gives You Better Results

You should not need three clinics to help one child. But that is what most families end up doing: speech at one office, OT at another, and a behavior specialist somewhere else. You are the only one connecting the dots.

At CST Academy, that stops because your child's SLP, OT, and behavior analyst share one building, one intake, and one point of contact for your family.

You stop coordinating between offices and start watching your child improve.

The combination of play, learning, and speech support helps children make incredible progress in communication and confidence.

Your Child's Full Care Team in Buffalo Grove: