ABA Therapy in Wilmette, Illinois

The North Shore's only ABA program where your child's behavior analyst, speech therapist, and occupational therapist share one building and one goal for children 18 months to 7 years old.

You are comparing ABA providers on the North Shore right now. At most clinics, ABA is all you get. If your child also needs speech or OT, that is a separate drive, a separate team, and a separate conversation. That is not how it works at CST Academy in Wilmette. Scroll down to see what your child's day looks like, what families say, and how to get started.

BCBS PPO In-Network

BCBA-Led Teams

Ages 18 Months to 7 Years

On-Site Autism Evaluations Available

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Need an autism evaluation first? CST Academy provides diagnostic evaluations at our Chicago clinic locations. Once completed, our Wilmette team handles the transition into ABA therapy for you.

What ABA Therapy in Wilmette Looks Like at CST Academy

You are researching ABA therapy because something about your child's development caught your attention. Families across the North Shore tell us they started searching the same way you are right now. Here is what our Wilmette ABA program offers and why it works differently than what you will find at other providers.

How We Approach ABA

Your child works with a dedicated therapist every session while a board-certified behavior analyst designs and supervises their entire program. Our BCBAs monitor how your child responds day to day and adjust the approach around what is actually helping. Sessions are built on play. Your child practices communication, social skills, following routines, and working through difficult moments using toys, games, and activities they are naturally drawn to. The plan grows at the same pace as your child does.

What Makes Our Program Different

At most clinics, ABA is all you get. At CST Academy in Wilmette, your child's BCBA, speech pathologist, and occupational therapist share the same building and goal for your child's development. When one session produces a breakthrough, the rest of the team builds on it that same day.

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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 based on what is working

Parent Training Included

Your child keeps making progress at home because you learn the same strategies our team uses

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Address

3201 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

Phone

(773) 620-7800

Hours

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

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Your Child's ABA Therapy Program: From First Call to Consistent Progress

Before North Shore families choose ABA therapy in Wilmette, they want to see the full picture. Here is every step from the first call to the first session so there are no surprises.

How to Get Started

1

Reach Out

You call us or fill out the form. Our team connects with you within 24 hours, answers your questions, and verifies your insurance.

2

Tour the Clinic

You and your child visit our Wilmette center on Old Glenview Road to meet our team and see the therapy spaces firsthand.

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

From First Call to Consistent Progress

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The progress families notice first is practical: getting dressed without a fight, pointing at their shoes and saying "outside" instead of melting down at the door, or responding to their name across the room. Every step is supervised by a board-certified behavior analyst who knows your child by name.

This is not a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Your child's plan is built around your family's priorities and reshaped with every new milestone.

Give Your Child the ABA Therapy They Deserve in Wilmette, 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 Wilmette

If you are searching for ABA therapy in Wilmette, you are probably already wondering whether your child needs support. You do not need a diagnosis to call us. Here are some of the signs that families notice before reaching out.

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

You do not need to have all the answers before calling. If even one of those signs sounds familiar, a conversation with our team can help you figure out what comes next.

Talk to Our Team About Your Child

Will my child be labeled?

A diagnosis means your child qualifies for insurance-covered ABA therapy. It changes what your insurance covers, not how we see your child. Every family we work with says the same thing: they wish they had done it sooner.

What if I'm overreacting?

Every parent we work with wondered the same thing before picking up the phone. Not one of them regretted making that call. If something feels off, that feeling is worth a conversation.

Is it too late?

Families who started later than they wanted still watch their child learn new words, manage transitions, and build independence. Your child's BCBA meets them exactly where they are and builds forward from there.

Meet Your Child's ABA Therapy Team in Wilmette

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

Kira L., M.S., BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Kira leads the ABA therapy program at CST Academy in Wilmette. She works with children and families to build functional communication, daily living skills, and positive behavior strategies. Her approach is practical and data-driven, and she prioritizes close collaboration with caregivers and the rest of the clinical team so that progress in therapy carries over to every part of your child's day.

ABA Therapy

Early Intervention

Courtney G., M.S., CCC-SLP

Clinic Director and Speech-Language Pathologist

Courtney serves as the Wilmette Clinic Director and Lead SLP for the North Suburbs. She provides services in early language development, expressive and receptive language disorders, pediatric feeding disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She coordinates directly with the ABA team so that speech gains are reinforced across every session.

Speech Therapy

Feeding Therapy

AAC

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. When she identifies a strategy that helps a child stay regulated or complete a new task, it becomes part of their ABA programming the same day.

Occupational Therapy

Sensory Integration

Fine Motor Skills

The ABA therapy in Wilmette team includes board-certified behavior analysts, registered behavior technicians, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists working together on your child's care plan every day.

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You do not need to have everything figured out before filling this out. Share what is going on with your child and how to reach you. We call back within 24 hours to help you plan the next steps.

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What Families Say About ABA Therapy at
CST Academy 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.

Therapeutic Learning Program

ABA Therapy

Speech Therapy

Occupational Therapy

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.

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.

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Insurance and Enrollment for ABA Therapy in Wilmette

Insurance Accepted

In-Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Coming Soon

Aetna

Important Note About ABA Coverage:

ABA therapy is covered by Illinois law for children with an autism diagnosis. North Shore families often ask about out-of-pocket costs before getting started. Our team verifies your benefits, handles pre-authorization, and walks you through exactly what your plan covers before therapy begins.

A Formal Diagnosis Is Required:

A documented autism diagnosis is required for insurance to cover ABA therapy. If your child has not been evaluated, CST Academy provides on-site diagnostic evaluations at our Chicago clinic. From there, our Wilmette team coordinates the transition into ABA therapy so your family can move forward without delay.

Give Your Child the ABA Therapy They Deserve in Wilmette, 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

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based therapy that helps children with autism develop communication, social, and daily living skills. At CST Academy, our approach is play-based. Your child learns through activities they enjoy, guided by a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) who tracks progress with data and adjusts the plan as your child grows.

Our ABA therapy program serves children ages 18 months to 7 years. We are one of the few providers on the North Shore who accept children as young as 18 months, because research consistently shows that early intervention during this critical developmental window produces the strongest outcomes. We encourage families to reach out as soon as something about their child's development catches their attention or their pediatrician recommends it.

ABA Therapy for Families Near Wilmette, Illinois

Families seeking ABA therapy in Wilmette come from communities across the North Shore and northwest suburbs. Our clinic on Old Glenview Road sits right off the Edens Expressway (I-94), making it an easy drive from Kenilworth, Glenview, Winnetka, and surrounding towns. Getting here is straightforward no matter which direction you are coming from.

Wilmette
2-5 min

Kenilworth
3-5 min

Glenview
5-8 min

Skokie
5-10 min

Evanston
8-12 min

Winnetka
5-8 min

Northfield
5-8 min

Morton Grove
8-12 min

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 Metra
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.

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Why ABA Therapy at Our Wilmette Clinic Gets Better Results

Most children who qualify for ABA therapy also need support with speech, sensory processing, or motor skills. On the North Shore, that usually means juggling appointments at two or three different clinics, repeating your child's history to each new provider, and hoping the therapists find time to send each other an update. Progress is slower because no one sees the full picture.

At CST Academy in Wilmette, that problem does not exist. Your child's behavior analyst, speech pathologist, and occupational therapist all work with the same goals in mind while in the same building. A word your child practices in speech therapy gets reinforced in ABA that same afternoon. The whole team moves together because we are together under the same roof.

Pediatric therapy research has pointed to this model for years. Most ABA providers cannot deliver it because behavior therapy is the only service they offer. That is exactly why families choosing ABA therapy in Wilmette at CST Academy get access to every specialist their child needs under one roof.

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

Your Child's Full Care Team in Wilmette: