ABA Therapy in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Autism evaluations at our nearby Chicago clinic and a full ABA program with speech and occupational therapy on Clybourn Avenue. Serving children 18 months to 7 years.

Lincoln Park parents juggle enough without adding a second or third therapy clinic to the schedule. At CST Academy on Clybourn, ABA therapy in Lincoln Park means one building, one team, and a care plan that every therapist updates together. Scroll down for the details and how to start.

BCBS PPO In-Network

BCBA-Led Teams

Ages 18 Months to 7 Years

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Skip the hassle of an outside referral. Our diagnostic team provides complete autism evaluations down the road on Clybourn Avenue. After a diagnostic evaluation at our nearby Chicago clinic, your child's ABA assessment and therapy happen right here at our Lincoln Park location.

What ABA Therapy in Lincoln Park Looks Like at CST Academy

You want a clear picture of what your child will actually do during a therapy session. Here is exactly how our Lincoln Park ABA program works.

How We Approach ABA

Your child's BCBA creates a treatment plan built around the specific skills your family wants to see at home, at school, and during play. Dedicated therapists deliver every session through activities your child enjoys while the BCBA tracks data, supervises, and refines the plan weekly. Goals include communication, routines, peer interaction, and emotional regulation. Sessions run 20 to 35 hours per week depending on your child's assessment and your family's schedule.

What Makes Our Program Different

Lincoln Park families who have tried standalone ABA providers all report the same gap: their child's behavior therapist has no idea what the speech pathologist is working on. At our Clybourn Avenue clinic, those providers share one hallway and one coordinated approach. A communication breakthrough in the morning gets reinforced across every afternoon session.

ABA Therapy in Lincoln Park - child during aba therapy session at CST Academy

Integrated Care Model

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

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

2121 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Phone

(773) 620-7800

Hours

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

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What to Expect When Starting ABA Therapy in Lincoln Park

Parents considering ABA therapy in Lincoln Park 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 confirm your insurance.

2

Tour the Clinic

Visit our Lincoln Park location on Clybourn Avenue with your child. Walk through the therapy spaces, meet the clinicians, and ask anything on your mind.

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Build the Plan

Your child's BCBA conducts a thorough assessment, sets goals with your family, and designs a program tailored to your child's specific needs.

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Therapy Begins

Sessions start on a schedule that fits your family, with the same therapist your child gets to know and trust.

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Adjust and Train

The team reviews data after every session, updates the plan as your child progresses, and teaches you the same strategies so skills carry over at home.

YOUR CHILD'S PROGRAM

From First Call to Consistent Progress

ABA Therapy Steps in Lincoln Park - child during aba therapy session at CST Academy

We know you are looking for meaningful changes that make daily life easier for your entire family. True progress looks like a calm morning routine, your child using new words to ask for help, or a peaceful bedtime. Your dedicated BCBA celebrates these exact milestones with you and actively updates the plan to keep that beautiful momentum going.

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

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Signs Your Child May Benefit from ABA Therapy in Lincoln Park

Trusting your intuition is always the right first step. If you have been quietly noticing differences in how your child communicates or plays, these are the exact signs other local families experienced before calling us.

Limited speech or loss of previous words

Difficulty making eye contact or responding to their name

Your pediatrician recommended an autism evaluation

Frequent meltdowns during basic daily routines

Repetitive actions like spinning or lining up toys

Struggles to engage and play with other children

Intense reactions to loud sounds or new textures

You sense something is different and need guidance

One call to our Lincoln Park team is all it takes to find out whether a formal evaluation makes sense for your child.

Talk to Our Team About Your Child

Can I get my child evaluated and start therapy in the same place?

Our near by clinic offers on-site autism evaluations. Your child gets assessed and begins ABA therapy without switching locations. Our clinic handles the entire process from evaluation to active treatment.

How quickly can we actually get started?

Most Lincoln Park families move from first call to active therapy within two to three weeks. Our intake team handles insurance verification and scheduling. You stay informed at every step without chasing paperwork.

What if my child is already in preschool or daycare?

We have designed a robust therapy program around your child's existing school schedule. Many Lincoln Park families split the day between morning classes and afternoon sessions. Your child does not have to choose between school and therapy.

Meet Your Child's ABA Therapy Team in Lincoln Park

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

Courtney M., MA, BCBA, LBA

Clinical Director, ABA Services

Courtney serves as a clinical leader of our ABA therapy program, driving high-quality, individualized care grounded in compassion and collaboration. She partners closely with families and our multidisciplinary team to strengthen communication, learner readiness, and independence through connection, play, and intentional skill development.

ABA Therapy

Early Intervention

Gina S., MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Gina provides comprehensive care across early language, speech sound production, expressive and receptive language, fluency, AAC, gestalt language processing, and neurodivergent-affirming feeding therapy. She coordinates with the ABA team daily so speech gains are reinforced across every session.

Speech Therapy

Feeding Therapy

AAC

Kendra M., MOT, OTR/L

Lead Occupational Therapist

Kendra works with children on sensory processing, motor skills, executive functioning, self-care, emotional regulation, and feeding. She has advanced training in Handwriting Without Tears, primitive reflex integration, and the SOS Approach to Feeding. Kendra uses a strengths-based, family-centered approach that complements the ABA program.

Occupational Therapy

Sensory Integration

Fine Motor Skills

Your child deserves a team that actually talks to each other. At our Clybourn Avenue clinic, board certified behavior analysts, registered behavior technicians, speech language pathologists, and occupational therapists actively share insights daily to maximize your child's growth.

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Skip the stress of securing an outside referral. Provide a few details below so we understand your specific concerns. A member of our Clybourn Avenue team will call you within one business day to verify your insurance and map out your options.

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What Families Say About ABA Therapy at
CST Academy Lincoln Park

We love CST Academy! My 4 year old son received love and education with the team for the last 4 months. Lauren (BCBA), Maria (OT), Kristina (speech) and other therapists are very sweet and awesome!

Kieu T.

ABA Therapy

Speech Therapy

Occupational Therapy

My son has had Colleen as his speech therapist for the past two years. Every week he implements the strategies they discuss and has done an excellent job navigating his speech disfluency.

Erin H.

Speech Therapy

Kristina listened to my concerns and although I was only going in for a speech evaluation, Kristina recommended a reevaluation to ease my other concerns. After just 4 months my daughter was discharged and continues to do amazing learning new words.

Elizabeth Z.

Speech Therapy

Physical Therapy

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Insurance and Enrollment for ABA Therapy in Lincoln Park

Insurance Accepted

In-Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Coming Soon

Aetna

Important Note About ABA Coverage:

Illinois law requires health plans to cover ABA therapy for children with an autism diagnosis. Our Lincoln Park billing team confirms your coverage, explains your out-of-pocket responsibility, and manages all claims. You focus on your child while we handle the paperwork.

A Formal Diagnosis Is Required:

ABA therapy coverage requires a documented autism diagnosis. Our Chicago clinics offer diagnostic evaluations so your child can be assessed and begin therapy in the same building without an outside referral.

Give Your Child the ABA Therapy They Deserve in Lincoln Park, Chicago

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

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Common Questions Parents Ask About ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis builds communication, social, and daily living skills through structured play. At our Lincoln Park clinic, a BCBA designs your child's program and reviews data weekly. The plan adapts as your child develops.

ABA Therapy for Families Near Lincoln Park, Chicago

Families seeking ABA therapy in Lincoln Park, Chicago come from across the North Side and surrounding neighborhoods. Our clinic on the Clybourn Corridor puts ABA therapy in Lincoln Park within a short trip for families across the North Side. Free parking and multiple CTA connections make therapy days simple.

Lincoln Park
2-5 min

Old Town
5-7 min

Lakeview
7-10 min

Bucktown
5-7 min

Wicker Park
7-10 min

DePaul
3-5 min

North Center
8-12 min

West Loop
10-15 min

By Car
Take I-90/94 to the Fullerton Avenue exit (Exit 41A). Head east on Fullerton Avenue, then turn south on Clybourn Avenue. The clinic is on the right in a shopping complex with free parking in front.

Parking
Free parking is available directly in front of the building in the shopping complex lot.

By CTA
Fullerton station (Red, Brown, and Purple Lines) is approximately a 12-minute walk or short bus ride. Check CTA trip planner for current bus connections to Clybourn Avenue.

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Why Integrated ABA Therapy on Clybourn Avenue Delivers Better Results

Most North Side families begin their journey at a clinic that only offers ABA. 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 Lincoln Park 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.

Connected Diagnostics: Your child's autism evaluation takes place at our Chicago clinic nearby, with a direct handoff to our Clybourn Avenue team for ABA assessment and ongoing therapy.

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.

Our daily teamwork is the exact reason children at our Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park 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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