Pediatric Therapy in Park Ridge, Illinois
ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Autism Evaluations for Children
We are the pediatric therapy clinic Park Ridge families switch to. Speech, ABA, OT, PT, feeding therapy, and autism evaluations all happen on-site, with team members who actually talk to each other. If you are tired of driving to separate clinics for separate therapists, this is where you start.
5505 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Monday to Thursday: 8AM to 6PM
Friday 8AM to 5PM
Why Park Ridge Families Choose CST Academy for Pediatric Therapy
Parents do not call us because they want more therapy. They call because they want answers. Our clinicians give you a straight assessment, a clear plan, and a team that follows through on both.
Welcome Area
Your child is greeted by name every visit and follows the same schedule. For kids who need that kind of routine to feel safe, it changes how the entire session goes.
Therapy Rooms
Every item in the room is placed there for a reason. Our clinician sets up the space before your child arrives based on the specific goals and skills they are building on that week.
Sensory Gym
Swings, crash pads, and climbing walls give your child a way to regulate their body before sitting down for focused therapy. Nothing in this room is random; everything your child touches ties back to a specific goal.
Learning Spaces
This is where your child learns to talk to other kids, not just adults. Guided group activities build the turn-taking, conversation, and social confidence that only come from practicing with peers.
Pediatric Therapy Services at CST Academy in Park Ridge, Illinois
Seven specialties, all available at our Park Ridge location. Your child’s clinicians decide together which combination moves your child forward fastest.
ABA Therapy
Your child’s BCBA builds a program based on your family needs. Consistent therapists deliver every session while your BCBA reviews data every week and adjusts the plan as your child hits new milestones.
Autism Evaluations
Our clinicians observe your child in structured play and run standardized developmental tests. You leave our clinic with a clear diagnosis, a full written report, and a recommended treatment path for your family.
Ages 2y to 6y
Therapeutic Learning Program
Speech, behavior, and classroom instruction happen in the same room with the same team throughout the day. Your child develops the attention span, social confidence, and pre-academic skills that prepare them for kindergarten.
Speech Therapy
Your child’s speech-language pathologist closes the specific communication gaps uncovered during the original assessment, whether that is articulation, expressive language, or social skills. Every session’s progress goes straight to your child’s full care team the same day.
Feeding Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapist helps your child do the everyday things that other kids handle without thinking like getting dressed, opening a lunchbox, or staying calm in a noisy classroom.
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapist helps your child do the physical things that feel hard right now, whether that means improving their balance, moving with confidence, or keeping up with other kids at recess and in the hallway.
Seven disciplines, one care team, and pediatric therapy in Park Ridge built around getting your child where they need to be.
Pediatric Therapy in Park Ridge for Families Across the Northwest Side
Our clinic is on Cumberland Avenue just off the Kennedy Expressway (I-90), making it easy to reach from Park Ridge, Des Plaines, and neighborhoods across Chicago’s northwest side. Every service your child needs is here, so you stop driving between separate providers and start spending that time with your family.
By Car
From I-90 (Kennedy Expressway), exit at Cumberland Avenue and head north. CST Academy is at 5505 N Cumberland Ave on the west side of the street. From Park Ridge, take Higgins Road or Touhy Avenue east to Cumberland.
Parking
Free lot on-site with reserved family spaces by the front door.
By CTA/Metra
The CTA Blue Line (O’Hare branch) stops at Cumberland, approximately 1.5 miles south. Park Ridge Metra Station (Union Pacific Northwest Line) is about 2 miles west, convenient for families coming from the suburbs.
Meet Your Pediatric Therapy Team at CST Academy in Park Ridge
Clinicians who specialize in pediatric care and collaborate across every discipline in your child’s treatment plan.
Kelly K., MEd., MA, BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Kelly is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who supports children in developing communication, social, play, and daily living skills while reducing barriers that may impact learning. She uses individualized, data-driven interventions to promote meaningful progress across many settings. She values collaboration with families and multidisciplinary team members to ensure goals are aligned and strategies are consistently implemented across environments.
Maria S., OTD, OTR/L
Lead Occupational Therapist
Maria supports the development of fine motor, sensory processing, self-regulation, and self-care skills in children of varying abilities. She specializes in sensory processing and self-care, using play and each child’s strengths to help them grow skills and confidence in daily life.
Occupational Therapy
Fine Motor Skills
Sensory Integration
Colleen D., M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-language Pathologist
Colleen is a speech-language pathologist who supports children with articulation and phonological disorders, social communication challenges, and language delays. She incorporates play-based therapy and AAC when appropriate to help children develop functional communication skills. She takes a collaborative, family-centered approach and partners closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure communication goals are integrated across settings and daily routines.
Speech Therapy
Feeding Therapy
AAC
Whether your concern is speech, behavior, or something you cannot quite name yet, our pediatric therapy team in Park Ridge will help you figure out the right next step. Schedule a tour and meet them in person.
Start Here and We Will Call You Within 24 Hours
No referral and no diagnosis required. Describe your child, what concerns you, and any languages spoken at home. A member of our Park Ridge team follows up within one business day to answer your questions and schedule a tour.
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What Families Say About Pediatric Therapy at
CST Academy
Our experience at CST Academy has been nothing short of life-changing. When our son started ABA and speech therapy, he was mostly nonverbal and easily frustrated. Within months, we began hearing new words every week and saw his confidence soar. His therapists truly cared about him as a person and celebrated every milestone right alongside us
ABA Therapy
Our daughter struggled to express herself, and we were worried about her falling behind. After starting speech therapy at CST Academy, she quickly found her voice both literally and emotionally. Her therapist made every session fun and engaging, and now she talks nonstop.
Speech Therapy
CST Academy stands out because of how well the therapists work together. Our child receives ABA, speech, and occupational therapy all in one place, and the collaboration is clear in every session. We have seen tremendous growth in communication, behavior, and social interaction
Occupational Therapy
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Pediatric Therapy in Park Ridge, Illinois
If your child’s teacher pulled you aside, your pediatrician raised a concern, or you just have a feeling that something is off, we are one call away. These are the concerns Park Ridge families bring to us most often.
Call us and describe what you are seeing. One conversation about pediatric therapy in Park Ridge is enough to know whether an evaluation is the right next step for your child.
Insurance and Enrollment at CST Academy in Park Ridge
How to Get Started
In-Network
Coming Soon
Out-of-Pocket
Before your child’s first appointment, our billing team confirms your coverage, explains any out-of-pocket costs, and takes care of claims processing.
How to Get Started
Reach Out
Give us a call at (773) 620-7800 or fill out the Contact Us form on this page. Share your child’s age and what you are seeing at home.
Hear From Us
One of our clinicians returns your call within one business day to talk through your child’s history, verify your insurance coverage, and set up your first appointment.
Meet the Team
Come in for a comprehensive evaluation. You and your child meet our clinicians and leave with next steps for your family.
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Begin Treatment
Pediatric therapy in Park Ridge starts on your schedule. Your child’s clinicians share regular updates on progress and give you specific strategies to reinforce at home.
Pediatric Therapy FAQs for CST Academy in Park Ridge
What Happens After You Call Our Park Ridge Clinic
Most Park Ridge families have been watching and waiting for months before they pick up the phone. Here is what happens once you do.
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Reach Out
Dial (773) 620-7800 or use the contact form above. Let us know your child’s age and what concerns you.
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First Visit
You tour the clinic, meet the therapists, and have time to get your questions answered so you can decide if it’s the right fit for your family.
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Ongoing Care
Your child completes a comprehensive evaluation, and services begin on a consistent schedule. Your child’s team tracks data after every visit, shares updates with you, and revises the treatment as needed.
Why Having Every Specialist Under One Roof Changes Everything
If your child’s therapists do not know what the other one is doing, progress stalls. At CST Academy in Park Ridge, your child’s speech therapist, behavior analyst, and occupational therapist share notes in real time. That’s the CST Academy difference!
Pediatric Therapy in Park Ridge Built Around Your Child
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