Pediatric Therapy in Gurnee, Illinois
ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Autism Evaluations for Children
CST Academy gives Lake County families one building, one team, and daily access to every therapist their child needs. Families across Gurnee, Waukegan, Libertyville, and Vernon Hills no longer have to manage appointments at multiple locations. One schedule, one care plan, and every therapist focused on the same goals.
1 S Greenleaf St, Gurnee, IL 60031
Monday to Thursday: 8AM to 6PM
Friday 8AM to 5PM
Why Gurnee Families Trust CST Academy for Pediatric Therapy
Lake County parents know the drill: one therapist in Waukegan, another in Libertyville, and an hour commute between sessions. At our Gurnee clinic, your child’s behavior analyst, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, and physical therapist share one building and coordinate daily on your child’s progress.
Welcome Area
The front desk team knows your child before they walk through the door. The same check-in routine plays out each time so they know what comes next before you say goodbye. That predictability helps them start each session calm and ready.
Therapy Rooms
Every session starts before your child walks through the door. Their therapist sets up the room so that every item on the table, every visual on the wall, and every activity connects directly to your child’s goals for that week.
Sensory Gym
Our sensory gym gives your child a safe space to explore how they react to touch, sound, and motion. Crash pads, swings, and textured surfaces build core strength and coordination, and every jump, swing, and climb maps back to a specific goal on your child’s care plan.
Learning Spaces
In our group rooms, your child plays with other kids their own age, practicing how to listen, share, and speak up. These are the skills parents notice first at playdates, at the dinner table, and in every new social setting.
Pediatric Therapy Services at CST Academy in Gurnee, Illinois
Every therapist on your child’s team is steps away from each other. They review the same goals and make sure that what happens in one session carries into the next.
ABA Therapy
Your child’s board-certified behavior analyst designs a program built around their morning routines, playdates, and classroom expectations. A dedicated therapist is by their side every session, turning small wins into lasting habits through play and positive reinforcement.
Autism Evaluations
Our diagnostic team evaluates your child through structured observation, developmental testing, and parent interviews, then breaks down every result so you know exactly where things stand. You leave with a diagnosis, specific service recommendations, and a plan you can act on that same week.
Ages 2y to 6y
Therapeutic Learning Program
Our clinicians and educators teach side by side, building therapy into every part of your child’s day. Your child builds the social, communication, and self-regulation skills they need for kindergarten while getting clinical support at every turn.
Speech Therapy
Whether your child is saying their first words, putting sentences together, or practicing conversation, our speech-language pathologist matches their pace from day one. Every session is play-based, and you see the progress at home before you see it on a report.
Feeding Therapy
If your child refuses most foods and every meal turns into a standoff, our feeding specialists step in. They help your child try new textures and flavors at their own pace, ease the tension that builds around the dinner table, and turn mealtime into something your whole family can enjoy.
Occupational Therapy
Your child’s occupational therapist helps them do the things other kids their age already do, from feeding themselves to getting dressed without help. Each session picks up where the previous one left off so nothing gets lost.
Physical Therapy
Your child’s physical therapist closes the gap between where they are now and where they need to be physically, session by session. Sessions are active and hands-on, and every exercise ties back to something real like running with friends, climbing at the park, or keeping up in gym class.
Seven specialties, one shared plan, and a Lake County clinic built to bring them all together.
Pediatric Therapy in Gurnee for Families Across Lake County
Our Gurnee clinic sits just off I-94 at Grand Avenue, putting families across central and northern Lake County within a short drive of every service their child needs under one roof.
Gurnee
2-5 min
Waukegan
5-8 min
Grayslake
8-12 min
Libertyville
10-12 min
Vernon Hills
8-10 min
Mundelein
10-12 min
Lindenhurst
8-10 min
Round Lake
10-12 min
By Car
From I-94 (Tri-State Tollway), take the Grand Avenue exit and head west. Turn south on Greenleaf Street. CST Academy is at 1 S Greenleaf St on the east side of the street.
Parking
Free on-site parking with dedicated spaces for families right at the entrance.
By Metra
Waukegan Station (Union Pacific North Line) is the closest Metra stop, approximately 10 minutes by car. Families coming from the west can also use the Libertyville Station on the Milwaukee District North Line.
Reach Out and We Will Handle the Rest
You do not need a referral or a diagnosis to get started. Tell us a little about your child and what brought you here, and a member of our team will call you back within 24 hours to set up a tour so you can see the clinic and meet the team in person.
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What Families Say About Pediatric Therapy at
CST Academy in Gurnee
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
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Kris de la V.
Katharine H.
Physical Therapy
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Pediatric Therapy in Gurnee, Illinois
One phone call can give you the clarity you have been looking for. Call us, tell us what you are seeing, and our team will let you know if pediatric therapy in Gurnee makes sense for your child.
Insurance and Enrollment for Pediatric Therapy at CST Academy in Gurnee
How to Get Started
In-Network
Coming Soon
Out-of-Pocket
You should not have to become an insurance expert to get your child into pediatric therapy in Gurnee. Our billing team verifies your coverage, files the claims, and fights to keep your out-of-pocket costs as low as your plan allows.
How to Get Started
Reach Out
Call (773) 620-7800 or fill out the form above. Share a few details about your child and our team handles the rest.
Hear From Us
A team member calls you back within one business day to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and schedule your first visit.
Meet the Team
Come in with your child for a hands-on evaluation and face time with the clinicians who will be part of their daily routine. You leave that visit with a clear action plan.
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Get Started
Therapy begins and you stay in the loop from day one. Your child’s therapists share updates with you directly and adjust goals as your child progresses.
Pediatric Therapy FAQs for CST Academy in Gurnee
What the First Few Weeks of Pediatric Therapy in Gurnee Look Like
Most parents who reach out to us have been weighing this decision for a while. If you are ready to take the next step, here is exactly what to expect.
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Reach Out
Call (773) 620-7800 or fill out the form above. A few details about your child is all we need to get started.
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First Visit
Your first visit may be a tour of the clinic where you meet our team and get your questions answered. If you’re ready to move forward, we’ll schedule your child’s evaluation and outline what happens next.
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Ongoing Care
How Integrated Pediatric Therapy Produces Faster Results
Most pediatric therapy happens in silos. Your child sees a speech therapist one day and an occupational therapist another, and the two may never compare notes. At CST Academy in Gurnee, every therapist on your child’s team meets face to face before the week starts. When one therapist sees a breakthrough, the rest of the team knows by the next session. No other model in Lake County delivers that.
When your child’s therapists plan together instead of working in parallel, every session counts twice.
Pediatric Therapy That Puts Your Child’s Whole Team in One Building
One team, one plan, and your child’s first appointment at CST Academy in Gurnee.
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