ABA Therapy in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

We meet your child exactly where they are today to build the communication, social, and daily living skills they need to thrive. Play-based, expert care for children ages 18 months to 7 years.

Buffalo Grove families tell us the same thing: they want one clinic where their child's BCBA, speech therapist, and OT actually talk to each other. That is exactly how ABA therapy in Buffalo Grove works at CST Academy.

BCBS PPO In-Network

BCBA-Led Teams

Ages 18 Months to 7 Years

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You can complete your child's initial diagnostic evaluation at our specialized Chicago locations, then transition seamlessly to our Buffalo Grove team for a customized, data-driven ABA program.

What ABA Therapy in Buffalo Grove Looks Like at CST Academy

You want straight answers about what your child will actually do in therapy each week. Here is how ABA works at our Buffalo Grove clinic on Half Day Road.

How We Approach ABA

Every program at our Buffalo Grove clinic begins with a clear assessment of your child's current abilities and your family's top priorities. Your child's assigned therapists lead each session using the toys and games your child naturally enjoys. We embed communication and emotional regulation directly into play because young children learn best this way. Your BCBA reviews data weekly and actively updates the plan to match your child's growth.

What Makes Our Program Different

Typical clinics only provide ABA. If your child also needs speech or occupational therapy, you are forced to juggle separate clinics, schedules, and providers who never actually speak to one another. At our Buffalo Grove location, your child's entire team shares one building and one unified approach. If your child uses a new word in morning speech therapy, their ABA therapist reinforces it that same afternoon. When your occupational therapist discovers a helpful calming strategy, the entire team applies it right away.

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Integrated Care Model

Your child's behavior, speech, sensory, and motor skills therapists all work together at our Buffalo Grove clinic

Play-Based Programming

Your child learns through games, toys, and activities built specifically around what motivates them

Data-Driven Progress

Your child's plan is updated every week based on what is working

Parent Training Included

Your child keeps making progress at home because you learn the same strategies the team uses

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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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How Your Family Begins ABA Therapy at Our Buffalo Grove Clinic

When you are looking into ABA therapy in Buffalo Grove, you want clear answers, not vague promises. Here is exactly how our process works from day one, so you know what to expect before you even pick up the phone.

How to Get Started

1

Reach Out

Whether you call or submit our online form, our team responds within 24 hours. We answer your questions honestly and verify your exact insurance coverage.

2

Tour the Clinic

Visit our Buffalo Grove clinic on Half Day Road. Walk through our therapy spaces, meet the clinicians face to face, and make sure our environment feels right for your family.

3

Build the Plan

Your child's BCBA conducts a comprehensive assessment. They evaluate your child's current strengths, identify areas for growth, and prioritize the goals that matter most to your family.

4

Therapy Begins

Your child begins structured, play-based sessions led by a board certified behavior analyst. We build a consistent schedule that aligns with your customized care plan.

5

Adjust and Train

The BCBA regularly reviews data to update the plan as your child grows. We also provide parent training so you can reinforce these new skills in your own home.

YOUR CHILD'S PROGRAM

From First Call to Consistent Progress

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Real progress is not just a data point on a clinic chart. It is the relief you feel when your child calmly makes it through a haircut, uses their words to ask for help, or finally sits with you for a full family dinner.

Your child’s care plan is built around your actual life, not a pre-written clinical manual. We start by asking what matters most to you right now. Then, your BCBA builds a personalized plan to reach those exact milestones, adjusting the approach every week so your child is always moving forward.

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Signs Your Child May Benefit from ABA Therapy in Buffalo Grove

Northwest suburb families who reach out about ABA therapy in Buffalo Grove have usually been watching the same behaviors repeat for a while. These are the concerns they bring up most often when they first call our clinic.

Your child has limited speech or has stopped using words they previously had

Your child has difficulty making eye contact or responding to their name

Your pediatrician has recommended an autism evaluation

Daily routines like getting dressed, eating, or transitions cause frequent meltdowns

Your child shows repetitive behaviors like lining up toys, spinning, or hand-flapping

Your child struggles to play with other children or prefers to play alone

Loud sounds, certain textures, or unexpected changes cause strong reactions

You feel like something is different but you are not sure what to do next

If any of these patterns look familiar, a brief call with our Buffalo Grove team can help you decide if an evaluation is the right next step.

Talk to Our Team About Your Child

What data do you collect and how often do we review it?

Your therapist logs real milestones after every single session. Your BCBA reviews these updates weekly and shares a complete summary at every parent training. You always know your child's exact progress.

What if I am overreacting?

Trusting your parental instinct is always the right first step. Our Buffalo Grove intake team provides an objective clinical evaluation. You gain total clarity on the best path forward.

Is it too late?

Many families reach out to us after previous programs failed to deliver. Our clinical team reviews your child's history to build a fresh plan. We give you an honest assessment immediately.

Meet Your Child's ABA Therapy Team in Buffalo Grove

Board-certified behavior analysts and therapists who chose to work with kids, and it shows.

Molly L., BCBA, LBA

Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Molly is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who takes a strengths-based, individualized approach to care, using each child's interests and strengths as the foundation for growth. She designs ABA programs that focus on functional communication, independence, emotional regulation, meaningful participation in daily routines, and teaching advocacy skills so children can express their needs, make choices, set boundaries, and build confidence across environments.

She creates a welcoming, collaborative space and partners closely with families and multidisciplinary team members. Her approach is supportive and compassionate, grounded in trust and meaningful connection with each child and their team.

ABA Therapy

Early Intervention

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.

Speech Therapy

Feeding Therapy

AAC

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

Every child at our Buffalo Grove center benefits from a completely unified approach. Our board certified behavior analysts, registered behavior technicians, speech language pathologists, and occupational therapists collaborate daily to drive your child's care plan forward.

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Let's Build Your Child's Path Forward Together

Finding the right support starts with a simple conversation. Tell us a little about your child below. Our Buffalo Grove clinical team will reach out within one business day to discuss your concerns and explore how we can help.

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What Families Say About ABA Therapy at
CST Academy Buffalo Grove

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.

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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 to email each team member.

Dina S.

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Speech Therapy

Occupational Therapy

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.

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Insurance and Enrollment for ABA Therapy in Buffalo Grove

Insurance Accepted

In-Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Coming Soon

Aetna

Important Note About ABA Coverage:

Under Illinois law, insurers must cover ABA therapy when your child has an autism diagnosis. Before your child's first appointment at our Buffalo Grove clinic, we will confirm your coverage, explain what you owe, and take care of pre-authorization and claims. You focus on your child.

A Formal Diagnosis Is Required:

If you are just starting this process, CST Academy conducts comprehensive diagnostic evaluations at our Chicago clinics. Once complete, our Buffalo Grove team immediately steps in to launch a personalized ABA program. This allows your family to bypass long waitlists and begin therapy without needing an outside referral.

Give Your Child the ABA Therapy They Deserve in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Your child's BCBA-led care team is ready when you are.

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(773) 620-7800

Common Questions Parents Ask About ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis helps children with autism build functional skills through play-based sessions. At our Buffalo Grove clinic, a BCBA designs your child's program and tracks data after every session. The plan adapts weekly so therapy stays targeted as your child grows.

ABA Therapy for Families Near Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Families seeking ABA therapy services in Buffalo Grove, Illinois come from across the northwest suburbs and surrounding neighborhoods. Located on Half Day Road with easy access from I-94, getting here is straightforward from anywhere in the area.

Buffalo Grove
2-5 min

Vernon Hills
5-8 min

Lincolnshire
5-8 min

Arlington Heights
8-12 min

Deerfield
8-10 min

Long Grove
5-10 min

Wheeling
8-10 min

Mundelein
10-15 min

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.

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Precision Matters: Why Integrated ABA Therapy in Buffalo Grove Delivers Better Results

Most northwest suburb families start ABA at a standalone clinic. The therapy works, but the moment their child also needs speech or occupational therapy, the cracks show: separate buildings, separate billing, and therapists who have never met.

At our Buffalo Grove clinic, that fragmentation does not exist. Your child's BCBA, speech pathologist, and occupational therapist share one building, one data system, and one coordinated approach.

Real-Time Skill Sharing: When your child masters a new skill in morning speech therapy, their behavior analyst reinforces it that exact same afternoon.
Unified Data Tracking: Every provider logs updates into a single shared system, giving your BCBA the complete picture to adjust your child's care plan.
Streamlined Family Schedules: You eliminate the stress of driving between multiple clinics and managing separate billing departments for different therapies.

This level of daily teamwork is the exact reason children at our Buffalo Grove clinic experience faster, more meaningful breakthroughs.

Faster progress, fewer appointments, and a care team that understands the whole child.

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Get Clear Answers From Our Buffalo Grove Clinical Team

We know navigating autism services feels overwhelming. Reach out today to verify your insurance benefits and discuss your child's specific needs without any pressure.

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