Pediatric Therapy in Wilmette, Illinois
ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Autism Evaluations for Children
CST Academy brings every pediatric therapy discipline together for families across Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glenview, Evanston, and the greater North Shore. Our team collaborates each day, so progress in speech therapy shows up in occupational therapy, and every small win moves your child forward faster.
3201 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
Monday to Thursday: 8AM to 6PM
Friday 8AM to 5PM
What Makes CST Academy the Choice for Wilmette Families
When we opened in Wilmette in 2022, we brought something the North Shore did not have: a single clinic where your child’s BCBA, speech pathologist, and occupational therapist all work side by side. No driving between providers. No repeating your child’s story. One team that actually talks to each other, every day.
Welcome Area
Your family is greeted by name before the door closes behind you. Drop-off follows the same routine every visit because predictability is what helps your child walk into their session calm and ready.
Therapy Rooms
Sensory Gym
Our gym is equipped with swings, climbing structures, and trampolines where children build motor skills and learn to regulate how their bodies handle noise, textures, and movement. It looks like play. It works like therapy.
Learning Spaces
Pediatric Therapy Services Available at CST Academy in Wilmette
Every service your child may need is available at our Wilmette clinic, delivered by specialists who work from the same care plan. Whether you came in for speech therapy or your child needs support across multiple areas, our team builds a coordinated approach around your child from day one.
ABA Therapy
A board-certified behavior analyst oversees your child’s program while a dedicated therapist works with them daily on communication, routines, and social engagement. Sessions are structured around your child’s real life so that what they practice here becomes second nature at home and in the classroom.
Autism Evaluations
Your child meets with a licensed clinician who observes, tests, and listens to your family’s concerns. You leave with a clear diagnosis, a breakdown of your child’s strengths and needs, and a plan you can act on right away.
Ages 2y to 6y
Therapeutic Learning Program
Your child’s time in the classroom is built around academics, play, and hands-on therapy led by clinicians who are in the classroom with them. Every activity is designed to build the social, communication, and self-regulation skills needed for kindergarten readiness.
Speech Therapy
A speech-language pathologist helps your child with the communication skills they are working toward right now, whether that is saying their first words, being understood by others, or building confidence in conversation. Every session is rooted in play with clear, measurable goals.
Feeding Therapy
If mealtimes at your house involve bargaining, tears, or the same three foods on repeat, our feeding specialists can help. They work on texture tolerance, oral motor skills, and the confidence your child needs to try something new without a battle.
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Your child’s physical therapist works on the movement skills that matter most right now, whether that is crawling, walking steadily, or keeping up with peers on the playground. Sessions are hands-on, active, and focused on building the strength and coordination your child needs to move confidently through their day.
One clinic. One team. Every therapy your child needs.
Pediatric Therapy for North Shore Families Near Wilmette
Our Wilmette clinic is a quick drive from anywhere on the North Shore, right off the Edens Expressway (I-94) at Old Orchard Road. Count on free parking, simple drop-off, and no more juggling appointments across three different providers in three different zip codes.
By Car
From the Edens Expressway (I-94), take the Old Orchard Road exit and head west. Turn south on Old Glenview Road. CST Academy is on the west side of the road in the office building at 3201.
Parking
A dedicated on-site parking lot right in front of the building. No meters, no street parking required.
By CTA
Kenilworth Station (Union Pacific North Line) is the closest stop, roughly 1 mile east. The Golf Station (Milwaukee District North Line) is also nearby for families coming from the northwest. Check Metra schedules for current times.
Meet Your Pediatric Therapy Team at CST Academy in Wilmette
Kira L., M.S., BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Kira is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who works with children and families to build functional communication, daily living skills, and positive behavior strategies. She takes a practical, data-driven approach to therapy and prioritizes collaboration with caregivers and multidisciplinary team members.
Veronica M., MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Veronica helps children develop fine motor and visual motor skills, sensory processing abilities, and cognitive flexibility to support self-care and play independence. She specializes in helping learners prepare for their next environment.
Occupational Therapy
Fine Motor Skills
Sensory Integration
Courtney G., M.S., CCC-SLP
Clinic Director and Speech-Language Pathologist
Courtney serves as the Wilmette Clinic Director, Lead SLP for the North Suburbs, and a PreK teacher, supporting both clinical and classroom programming. She provides services in early language development, expressive and receptive language disorders, pediatric feeding disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), helping children build functional communication skills across settings.
Speech Therapy
Feeding Therapy
AAC
Every clinician at our Wilmette location, from your child’s BCBA to their speech pathologist, OT, PT, and feeding specialist, shares one care plan and talks about your child’s progress every single day.
Tell Us About Your Child and We Will Take It from Here
Start with what you know. Tell us your child’s name, what is going on, and how to reach you. A member of our team will call you back within 24 hours to answer your questions and help you figure out the right next step. That is it.
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What Families Say About Pediatric Therapy at
CST Academy in Wilmette
It’s hard to put into words what CST Academy has meant to my son and our whole family over the past 5 years. When we found this magical place when my son was 2.5, we never looked back. It’s really remarkable to think about the progress he’s made in these formative years. 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. CST took all of the hard stuff you face on this journey and carried it for us so we could focus on our child. We never felt alone during these years. If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would in a heartbeat.
Dina S.
Occupational Therapy
Therapeutic Learning Program
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.
H c.i.
Speech Therapy
ABA Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
We’ve had such a wonderful experience at CST over the past six months! When my daughter’s original speech therapist transitioned to a new opportunity, CST handled the transition beautifully, with an overlap period so my daughter could ease into the switch. Once she began working with Sandra, everything felt smooth and seamless. Sandra has been incredible, so warm, detailed, and genuinely passionate about what she does. The growth we’ve seen, especially over the last two months, has been amazing! Our family and friends constantly comment on how much more my daughter is talking, the words she’s using, and even the expressions on her face as she communicates.
Amanda R.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Pediatric Therapy in Wilmette
By the time most families call us, they have been watching the same struggles play out for months. These are the patterns North Shore parents describe most often when they first reach out.
You do not need a diagnosis or a referral to reach out. If your child is showing any of these signs, our team can help you understand what is going on and whether therapy is the right fit.
Insurance and Enrollment at CST Academy in Wilmette
How to Get Started
In-Network
Coming Soon
Out-of-Pocket
Our team handles insurance verification and billing so you can focus on your child. We work to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs through your insurance benefits whenever possible.
How to Get Started
Reach Out
Hear From Us
Meet the Team
Visit the clinic, see where your child will spend their time, and ask every question on your mind.
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Get Started
Therapy begins with a care plan built around your child’s goals, and you have a seat at the table from the very first session.
Pediatric Therapy FAQs for CST Academy in Wilmette
What the Therapy Journey Looks Like at CST Academy in Wilmette
A teacher said something. Your pediatrician raised a flag. Or you have just had that feeling for a while now. However you got here, here is what the next few weeks actually look like.
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Reach Out
You call or fill out a form and tell us what is going on. From there, we handle the insurance calls, the paperwork, and the scheduling so you do not have to.
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First Visit
You and your child visit the clinic, meet the team, and see the rooms where therapy happens. No surprises on day one.
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Ongoing Care
You stay in the loop through regular progress updates and parent coaching. The care plan grows with your child
Why Integrated Pediatric Therapy Changes the Outcome
The reason families see faster progress at CST Academy is our integrated model. Your child’s therapists all share one care plan and one building. When your child says a new word in the morning, their ABA therapist is reinforcing it by the afternoon. An occupational therapy strategy carries into every other session because your child’s team is already coordinated and on the same page.
One Call Changes Everything
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