ABA Therapy in Gurnee, Illinois

Lake County's only ABA clinic where your child's behavior analyst, speech therapist, and occupational therapist share one building and coordinate every day. Serving children 18 months to 7 years.

Lake County families deserve better than driving between three different therapy providers on opposite ends of Route 41. At CST Academy in Gurnee, your child's entire ABA team works on-site sharing goals and progress together. Learn how our program runs and what to do next.

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BCBA-Led Teams

Ages 18 Months to 7 Years

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Need an autism evaluation before starting ABA? CST Academy provides on-site diagnostic evaluations at our Chicago clinic locations. Our Gurnee team then designs a customized, data-driven ABA program and gets your child started right away.

What ABA Therapy in Gurnee Looks Like at CST Academy

You deserve complete transparency about what your child's therapy will actually involve. Here is a clear and direct look at exactly how our Gurnee ABA program operates day to day.

How We Approach ABA:

Our board-certified behavior analyst assesses your child’s abilities and your family’s specific goals. We then design a custom program led by a team of skilled therapists. We root every session in play because that is how young children learn best. Your BCBA reviews data after every visit, actively updating the plan to ensure your child constantly progresses.

What Makes Our Program Different:

Many Lake County families struggle with standalone ABA clinics, forcing them to juggle multiple providers, schedules, and bills. At our Gurnee clinic, your child’s entire care team works under one roof. Your BCBA, speech pathologist, and occupational therapist review the plan and adjust strategies together daily. This constant collaboration drives faster, more meaningful progress.

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Integrated Care Model

Your child's behavior, speech, sensory, and motor skills therapists all work together

Play-Based Programming

Your child learns through games, toys, and activities matched to what motivates them

Data-Driven Progress

Your child's plan gets updated every session 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

1 S Greenleaf St, Gurnee, IL 60031

Phone

(773) 620-7800

Hours

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

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Starting ABA Therapy in Gurnee: Exactly What to Expect

Parents considering ABA therapy in Gurnee always ask the same thing: what will my child's day look like? Here is what happens step by step so there are no surprises.

How to Get Started

1

Reach Out

Call (773) 620-7800 or use the form on this page. Our team responds within 24 hours to discuss your child and verify your insurance coverage.

2

Tour the Clinic

Bring your child to our Gurnee location on Greenleaf Street. Walk through every space, meet the team face to face, and ask anything.

3

Build the Plan

Your child's BCBA conducts a detailed assessment, identifies priorities with your family, and designs a program built around goals you care about.

4

Therapy Begins

Your child starts sessions with their dedicated therapists on a schedule that fits your family, whether that's Monday through Friday or a plan tailored to your needs.

5

Adjust and Train

The team collects data every session, shares progress with you regularly, and teaches you the same techniques so gains carry over at home.

YOUR CHILD'S PROGRAM

From First Call to Consistent Progress

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What families describe first is what changes at the dinner table, in the car, and at drop-off: your child tells you what they want instead of screaming, handles a change in routine without falling apart, or greets a classmate for the first time. Every one of these moments is carefully monitored by a BCBA who uses that data to help your child grow.

Your child's program is not built from a template. It reflects what your family actually needs and improves as your child grows.

Give Your Child the ABA Therapy They Deserve in Gurnee, Illinois

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

Get Started Today

(773) 620-7800

Signs Your Child May Benefit from ABA Therapy in Gurnee

Lake County families who contact us about ABA therapy in Gurnee usually describe patterns they have been watching for months. Whether your pediatrician raised a flag or you just have a gut feeling, these are the signs that come up most often.

Your child has limited speech or has lost previously used words

Your child struggles with eye contact or responding to their name

Your pediatrician has recommended an autism evaluation

Daily routines and unexpected transitions cause frequent meltdowns

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

Your child struggles with peer play or strongly prefers playing alone

Loud noises, specific textures, or routine changes cause strong reactions

You sense a developmental difference but are unsure of the next steps

A ten-minute phone call with our Gurnee team is all it takes to figure out whether a formal assessment is the right move for your child.

How far in advance do I need to plan for this?

You do not need months of lead time to start therapy. Our Gurnee intake team actively accelerates your family's onboarding process. Most families go from their first call to their first session in just weeks.

What about insurance and cost?

Our Gurnee clinic is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. Our dedicated billing team manages all paperwork and verifies your coverage. You will know your exact financial responsibility before therapy even begins.

My child has not been diagnosed yet. Can we still call?

Reaching out without an official diagnosis is completely fine. We conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations directly at our Chicago clinics. Afterward, our Gurnee team seamlessly builds and launches your child's ABA program.

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Meet Your Child's ABA Therapy Team in Gurnee

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

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

Sensory Integration

Fine Motor Skills

Every clinician at our Gurnee location shares one collaborative plan and coordinates face to face instead of through portals and paperwork. That daily collaboration is what turns individual sessions into compounding progress.

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Get Clear Answers About Your Child's Development

Share your current concerns and the best way to reach you. Our Gurnee team will call you within one business day to verify your insurance benefits and discuss exactly how our integrated program can help.

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What Families Say About ABA Therapy at
CST Academy Gurnee

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.

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.

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Insurance and Enrollment for ABA Therapy in Gurnee

Insurance Accepted

In-Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Coming Soon

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Important Note About ABA Coverage:

Illinois law mandates ABA therapy coverage for children who carry an autism diagnosis. Our Gurnee billing team walks you through your plan's specifics, confirms copays and deductibles, and manages every claim from start to finish. You focus on your child.

A Formal Diagnosis Is Required:

ABA therapy coverage requires a documented autism diagnosis. CST Academy provides on-site diagnostic evaluations at our Chicago clinic locations. Our Gurnee team then takes over with a seamless transition into a customized ABA program, so your family never coordinates between separate practices.

Give Your Child the ABA Therapy They Deserve in Gurnee, Illinois

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

Get Started Today

(773) 620-7800

Common Questions Parents Ask About ABA Therapy

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) uses structured, play-based techniques to help children with autism build communication, social, and daily living skills. At our Gurnee clinic, a BCBA designs your child's program and monitors progress through weekly data reviews and supervision, adjusting the approach as your child advances.

ABA Therapy for Families Across Lake County Near Gurnee, Illinois

Families seeking ABA therapy in Gurnee, Illinois come from across Lake County and surrounding communities. Located on Greenleaf Street just off I-94 (Tri-State Tollway), getting here is straightforward for families across Lake County.

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.

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Why ABA Therapy at Our Gurnee Clinic Gets Better Results

When your child's therapists work in separate clinics across Lake County, no one sees the complete picture. At CST Academy in Gurnee, every provider shares the same building and the same data. Here is what that looks like in practice:

Same-Day Reinforcement: A skill your child gains in speech therapy gets targeted in ABA that same day, not weeks later through a referral note.

Shared Progress Tracking: Every clinician logs progress data into the same system, so your child's BCBA sees the full picture when adjusting the treatment plan.

Fewer Appointments, Faster Results: One building means one schedule, one billing team, and a care team that talks daily instead of trading messages through patient portals.

Lake County families stay at our Gurnee clinic because the results speak for themselves: everyday wins that come from a team that actually works together.

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

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