ABA Therapy in Wicker Park, Chicago
The only ABA program in Wicker Park where your child's entire care team works under one roof. Ages 18 months to 7 years.
Finding the right ABA therapy in the city is overwhelming. We make it simple: your child’s behavior, speech, and occupational therapists all collaborate under one roof. No running across town. Come meet our dedicated team, learn about our one shared goal, and how your child can make real progress.
BCBS PPO In-Network
BCBA-Led Teams
Ages 18 Months to 7 Years
On-Site Autism Evaluations Available
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Still waiting on an official diagnosis? Our Wicker Park clinic has a diagnostic team on-site, so your child's evaluation and therapy happen with the same care team in the same building. No outside referral needed.
What ABA Therapy in Wicker Park Looks Like at CST Academy
You know your child best, and you know when they need extra support. Skip the medical jargon. Here is exactly how our Wicker Park ABA clinic actually works.
How We Approach ABA:
Your child gets one dedicated team who actually learns what makes them tick. They follow a custom, data-driven plan built by a BCBA specifically for your child. Because kids learn best through play, we combine communication, daily routines, and emotional regulation into games your child already loves. As we collect daily data, the program adapts weekly to keep your child moving forward.
What Makes Our Program Different:
Stop juggling separate waitlists and providers for ABA, speech, and OT. At our Wicker Park clinic, your child’s entire team works under one roof. When your child learns a new skill in morning speech therapy, their ABA therapist reinforces it that afternoon. Coordinated care gets better results, every single time.
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
Address
1422 W Willow St, Chicago, IL 60642
Phone
(773) 620-7800
Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8AM to 6PM
Friday 8AM to 5PM
Your Child's ABA Therapy Program: From First Call to Consistent Progress
We know making that first phone call is daunting. To take the guesswork out of the process, here is the exact, step-by-step roadmap we follow to get your child set up for ABA therapy in Wicker Park.
Steps
1
Reach Out
You call or fill out the form. Our team connects with you within 24 hours, answers your questions, and verifies your insurance.
2
Tour the Clinic
Visit our Wicker Park location on Willow Street with your child. Check out our therapy rooms, meet the clinicians, and ask anything that is on your mind.
3
Build the Plan
Your child's BCBA assesses what your child is great at, what they need help with, and what matters most to your family.
4
Therapy Begins
Your child attends structured, play-based sessions Monday through Friday, or based on their individualized care plan, which are supervised by a board-certified behavior analyst.
5
Adjust and Train
The team regularly reviews progress, updates the plan as your child grows, and trains you to reinforce skills at home.
YOUR CHILD'S PROGRAM
Your Child's ABA Roadmap: From First Call to First Session
You do not have time for a complicated intake process. From your first phone call to your child’s first session, here is the exact roadmap we use to get Wicker Park families started without the runaround.
Book Your Child's Tour - Our Team Responds in 24 Hours
Give Your Child the ABA Therapy They Deserve in Wicker Park
Your child's BCBA-led care team is ready when you are.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from ABA Therapy in Wicker Park
Parents usually know something is off long before a doctor confirms it. If everyday moments like getting dressed, trying to communicate, or transitioning between activities feel like a constant battle, you are in the right place. These are the specific signs Wicker Park families describe when they first call us.
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 anything on that list describes your child, a single conversation with our team can tell you whether an evaluation is the right next step.
Talk to Our Team About Your Child
What if my child only struggles with speech or frequent meltdowns?
You do not need a perfect match on this list to ask for help. Every child develops differently, and a simple phone call is all it takes to find out if an evaluation makes sense.
Does my child need a referral before starting ABA?
You do not need to wait for a doctor's note. Our BCBA team at Wicker Park can evaluate your child directly, allowing you to skip the long outside waitlists.
Will this mean pulling my child out of their city daycare?
You do not need to choose between therapy and socialization. We design flexible schedules that work around your child's preschool or daycare hours so they maintain their normal routine.
Meet Your Child's ABA Therapy Team in Wicker Park
Board-certified behavior analysts and therapists who chose to work with kids, and it shows.
Cassie H., M.S.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Cassie is the board-certified behavior analyst who leads the ABA therapy in Wicker Park program and authored CST Academy's clinical approach for early intervention. She specializes in individualized programming for children with autism ages 18 months to 7 years. Her focus is helping each child build the communication, social, and daily living skills that make home and school easier for the whole family.
ABA Therapy
Early Intervention
Early Intervention
Carolyn R., MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-language Pathologist
Carolyn works with children who have receptive-expressive language differences, including those who use or are learning to use AAC devices. She specializes in gestalt language processing, early language development, pragmatic communication (how kids use language socially), speech sound disorders, and feeding difficulties.
Speech Therapy
Feeding Therapy
AAC
Grace S., OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Grace brings a strength-based, functional approach to every session and has a gift for making therapy feel like play rather than work. She works with children on sensory processing, visual-motor skills, bilateral coordination, motor planning, self-regulation, and fine motor needs.
Occupational Therapy
Sensory Integration
Fine Motor Skills
Our Wicker Park clinic brings together BCBAs, registered behavior technicians, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists into a single, cohesive team. Instead of working in silos, this entire multi-disciplinary team collaborates on your child's care plan every single day.
Meet Your Child's Team - Schedule a Tour
Let’s Figure Out Your Next Steps Together
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What Families Say About ABA Therapy at
CST Academy Wicker Park
The experience I had with CST Academy was above and beyond. After my pediatrician recommended we find help with my then 3-year-old's speech development, I asked around and was referred to CST, and I'm so glad. We worked with Gina, who instantly made both my daughter and me comfortable. The play-based program was effective and fun, and my daughter every week looked forward to her time with Gina. I had no expectation as a first timer, but I can't imagine going anywhere else.
Margaret L.
After almost 2 years our son's time at CST Academy has come to an end. The preschool program has done wonders for him. Ms. Jaclyn, his OT Ms. Nikki, and his speech therapist Ms. Erika all worked together to ensure he was meeting all of his goals. The level of collaboration between all therapies shows how dedicated they are to helping your child reach their full potential. He has blossomed into a strong, confident boy who is more than prepared to start his new school.
Kris de la V.
We can’t say enough wonderful things about CST Academy. From the moment we walked through their doors, we felt something special — a warm, nurturing culture filled with passionate, skilled professionals who truly care about each child’s growth and well-being.
Brian S.
Insurance and Enrollment for ABA Therapy in Wicker Park
Insurance Accepted
In-Network
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Coming Soon
Aetna
Important Note About ABA Coverage:
Under Illinois law, health insurers must cover ABA therapy for children who have an autism diagnosis. Before your child's first session at our Wicker Park clinic, our billing team verifies your plan, explains exactly what you owe, and takes care of pre-authorization and claims.
A Formal Diagnosis Is Required:
Insurance will not cover ABA therapy without a documented autism diagnosis on file. If your child has not been formally evaluated, our diagnostic team at the Wicker Park clinic can handle the assessment and move directly into therapy without an outside referral.
Give Your Child the ABA Therapy They Deserve in Wicker Park
Your child's BCBA-led care team is ready when you are.
Common Questions Parents Ask About ABA Therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis is a scientifically backed therapy that helps autistic children thrive in everyday environments. Our Wicker Park therapists use play-based activities to build communication and social skills, constantly adjusting the plan based on weekly data to ensure your child stays engaged and progressing.
ABA Therapy for Families Near Wicker Park, Chicago
Families seeking ABA therapy in Wicker Park, Chicago come from across the Near Northwest Side and surrounding neighborhoods. Located on Willow Street with easy access from the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94), getting here is straightforward from anywhere in the area.
By Car
From the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94), take the North Avenue exit (48B), head west on North Avenue, then south on Ashland, and left on Willow Street.
Parking
Free private lot with labeled CST Academy spots.
By CTA
Red Line (North/Clybourn stop) is approximately 10 minutes walking distance from our clinic.
Why ABA Therapy at Our Wicker Park Clinic Gets Better Results
Driving between separate ABA, speech, and occupational therapy clinics across Chicago is not just exhausting. It wastes valuable time. You end up juggling different billing departments, endless intake forms, and therapists who never actually speak to each other. You spend more time navigating traffic than your child spends in therapy.
At our Wicker Park clinic, that logistical nightmare disappears. Your child’s BCBA, speech pathologist, and occupational therapist share the same hallway. If your child uses a new word in morning speech therapy, their ABA therapist is already reinforcing it that afternoon. When the OT discovers a new calming technique, the entire team knows about it before the day ends.
Decades of research prove that this integrated, multi-disciplinary approach leads to faster, more consistent progress. Most standalone clinics simply do not have the staff to offer it. Here, seamless collaboration is built directly into your child's daily schedule.
Faster progress, fewer appointments, and a care team that understands the whole child.
Under One Roof:
Ready to Start ABA Therapy in Wicker Park?
Your child's dedicated care team on Willow Street is here to answer your questions and outline a clear, pressure-free path forward.
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