Pediatric Therapy in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Autism Evaluations for Children
CST Academy on Half Day Road gives Buffalo Grove families one clinic for every pediatric therapy their child needs. Families across Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, and Arlington Heights get one care team, one schedule, and daily coordination between every therapist on their child’s plan.
150 Half Day Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Monday to Thursday: 8AM to 6PM
Friday 8AM to 5PM
Why Buffalo Grove Families Choose CST Academy for Pediatric Therapy
Most Buffalo Grove families come to us after juggling separate providers who have never met. What surprises them at CST Academy is how fast their child’s progress picks up when every therapist already knows what happened yesterday.
Welcome Area
Parents tell us the same thing: their child relaxes the moment they walk in, see the same receptionist, and follow the same routine. That routine is designed so your child is already calm before therapy starts.
Therapy Rooms
If you peek through the window, you will see a room that looks like play. Every item on that table was chosen before your child arrived and ties directly to a goal on their care plan.
Sensory Gym
Learning Spaces
Classroom confidence often starts in a smaller setting. Small group sessions give your child structured opportunities to practice communication and peer interaction with children their own age, building the skills needed to participate in everyday settings like birthday parties or the lunch table.
Pediatric Therapy Services at CST Academy in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
At our Buffalo Grove clinic, every therapist on your child’s team shares the same building and the same schedule. They see each other daily, so adjustments happen in hours, not weeks.
ABA Therapy
Autism Evaluations
Our team pairs structured observation with standardized testing and a detailed parent interview. You leave with a clear diagnosis, specific recommendations, and a timeline your family can act on that week.
Ages 2y to 6y
Therapeutic Learning Program
Your child gets therapy and structured learning in the same classroom from the same team, building the skills they need for kindergarten in real time.
Speech Therapy
Whether your child is forming first words or practicing full conversations, their speech-language pathologist matches that pace from session one. Every goal is play-driven and trackable at home.
Feeding Therapy
When every meal becomes a negotiation, our feeding specialists step in. They address texture aversion, oral motor challenges, and the anxiety around food so mealtimes stop being a battle.
Occupational Therapy
Our OT specialists help your child master the everyday skills other kids take for granted, from holding utensils and managing zippers to sitting through a full task at school.
Physical Therapy
Your child’s physical therapist focuses on the movement milestones that matter right now, whether that is crawling steadily, walking with confidence, or keeping pace with peers at recess.
Seven disciplines, one coordinated team, and a Buffalo Grove clinic where your child’s progress is everyone’s responsibility.
Pediatric Therapy in Buffalo Grove for Families Across the Northwest Suburbs
Our Buffalo Grove clinic is right on Half Day Road (Route 22), giving families across the northwest suburbs quick access to every therapy service under one roof. Free parking, easy drop-off, and no more splitting your child’s care between multiple providers.
By Car
From IL-21 (Milwaukee Avenue), turn east on Half Day Road (Route 22). CST Academy is on the south side of Half Day Road at 150. From I-94, exit at Half Day Road and head west. The clinic is roughly 3 miles west of the expressway.
Parking
Free on-site lot with dedicated family parking right by the main entrance.
By Metra
Prairie View Station (North Central Service line) is the closest stop, less than 2 miles from our clinic. The Buffalo Grove Station on the same NCS line is also nearby for families coming from the north.
Meet Your Pediatric Therapy Team at CST Academy in Buffalo Grove
Clinicians who specialize in pediatric care and nothing else.
Alex B., M.A., LPC, LBA, BCBA
Regional Training Supervisor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Alex supports ABA therapists across the North Suburbs, ensuring each clinician receives high-quality training, ongoing mentorship, and clinical oversight to maintain strong, effective programming. He develops individualized, data-driven treatment plans that build communication, social, and adaptive skills while reducing barriers to learning. Alex values close collaboration with caregivers and multidisciplinary team members to promote consistent, meaningful progress across settings.
Chantal B., MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Chantal focuses on functional skill development and participation in daily routines. She collaborates closely with speech therapists, BCBAs, teachers, and families to ensure goals are aligned and strategies are carried over across disciplines. Her work targets fine motor development, sensory processing and regulation, and self-care skills to promote greater independence and confidence in home and school environments.
Occupational Therapy
Fine Motor Skills
Sensory Integration
Alyssa O., M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech- Language Pathologist
Alyssa has experience working in both clinical and school-based settings. She has supported children with articulation and phonological disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), and language delays. Alyssa has provided services in both one-on-one and small group settings, tailoring intervention to meet each child’s individual needs.
Speech Therapy
Feeding Therapy
AAC
Tell Us About Your Child and We Will Get Back to You Within 24 Hours
No referral needed. No diagnosis required. Share a few details about your child and a member of our team calls you back within one business day to answer your questions, walk you through next steps, and schedule a tour of our Buffalo Grove clinic.
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What Families Say About Pediatric Therapy at
CST Academy in Buffalo Grove
It’s hard to put into words what CST Academy has meant to my son and our whole family over the past 5 years. When we found this magical place when my son was 2.5, we never looked back. It’s really remarkable to think about the progress he’s made in these formative years. Nowhere else will you find a place that has a true multidisciplinary approach in its mission and model. SLPs, OTs, and ABA therapists taught alongside the preschool and pre-k teachers, and his services were intertwined in his schedule seamlessly. His team truly worked together and communicated everything to each other and it took the stress off of me. CST took all of the hard stuff you face on this journey and carried it for us so we could focus on our child. We never felt alone during these years. If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would in a heartbeat.
Dina S.
Occupational Therapy
Therapeutic Learning Program
My son started here when he was 3 1/2 years old and other than saying ‘daddy’ he was not talking at all. The entire team at CST Academy helped my son and our family a lot. They have a great team that are very knowledgeable in dealing with my son who is on the spectrum. He graduated this August and I can’t thank enough all of the teachers and staff at CST. Now my son is talking and will start kindergarten at a local grammar school. I am confident now that my son will do great at his new school because of the help he received
H c.i.
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.
Katharine H.
Physical Therapy
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Pediatric Therapy in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
If you have been noticing the same struggles at home or your child’s teacher keeps raising the same concerns, trust that instinct. These are the concerns northwest suburb families bring to us most often.
You do not need a diagnosis to pick up the phone. Call us, share what has you concerned, and our team will tell you whether therapy in Buffalo Grove makes sense as a next step.
How Insurance and Enrollment Work at CST Academy in Buffalo Grove
How to Get Started
In-Network
Coming Soon
Out-of-Pocket
Our front office team handles insurance so you can focus on your child’s pediatric therapy in Buffalo Grove. They verify your coverage before the first session, file every claim, and do everything they can to keep your costs as low as your plan allows.
How to Get Started
Reach Out
Hear From Us
Our team calls you back within one business day. We answer your questions, confirm your insurance, and lock in a date for your first visit.
Meet the Team
Meet your child’s therapist and complete the evaluation all in one visit.
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Get Started
Sessions start on your family’s schedule with regular progress updates from your child’s therapists.
Pediatric Therapy FAQs for CST Academy in Buffalo Grove
What to Expect During Your First Month of Pediatric Therapy in Buffalo Grove
Most parents want to know one thing before they call: what actually happens next. Here is the answer.
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Reach Out
Call (773) 620-7800 or submit the form on this page. Tell us your child’s age and what has you concerned.
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First Visit
You tour the clinic, meet our therapists, and get your questions answered.
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Ongoing Care
After the evaluation, therapy continues with regular check-ins. Your child’s therapists keep you updated on progress and share how to reinforce skills at home.
Why One Building Changes Everything for Your Child’s Progress
Picture this: your child’s OT notices stronger hand control on a Tuesday morning. By Tuesday afternoon, the speech therapist is using that progress to introduce pencil-grip activities. At CST Academy in Buffalo Grove, that happens because they sit ten feet apart.
Same hallway, same goals, same conversation every day. That is how a team should function
At Our Buffalo Grove Clinic, Your Child’s Full Pediatric Therapy Team Is Already Under One Roof
One phone call is all it takes to see if CST Academy in Buffalo Grove is the right fit for your child.
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