For children with autism, communication can take many forms beyond words. Nonverbal communication—such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language—plays a critical role in how children express themselves, connect with...
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Explore a wealth of insights, expertise, and guidance within our curated collection of articles, providing invaluable resources and knowledge to support the holistic development of children at CST Academy.
The Power of Art: Unlocking Potential in Children with Autism at CST Academy
Art is a universal language that transcends barriers, offering a unique way for individuals to express themselves, communicate, and explore their creativity. For children with autism, art holds immense therapeutic...
Joint Compressions for Children with Autism: A Gentle Approach to Comfort and Growth
Children with autism often experience unique sensory processing challenges that can impact their ability to feel calm, focused, and comfortable in their environment. Joint compressions, a simple and effective therapeutic...
The Benefits of Food Play for Children with Autism: Creating Confidence and Curiosity Around Mealtime
For many children with autism, mealtime can present unique challenges. Sensory sensitivities, aversions to textures, or fear of new foods can make eating a source of stress rather than nourishment....
Improving Fine Motor Skills in Children with Autism: Building Strength, Precision, and Independence
Fine motor skills are essential for everyday tasks, from holding a pencil to buttoning a shirt. For children with autism, challenges with fine motor development can affect their ability to...
Boosting Self-Care Skills in Children with Autism: A Path to Independence and Growth
Self-care skills are essential building blocks for independence, confidence, and daily life. Tasks like brushing teeth, dressing, and feeding oneself may seem routine, but for children with autism, these activities...
5 Ways CST Academy Benefits Children with Attention Challenges
Attention difficulties can create challenges in learning, social interaction, and daily routines, especially for children with autism or developmental delays. These challenges often manifest as difficulty staying focused, following directions,...
Overcoming Learning Challenges in Children with Autism: Building Confidence and Unlocking Potential
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. For children with autism, learning may look a little different, as they often face unique challenges in areas such as...
Empowering Growth: Generalization of Skills for Children with Autism at CST Academy
For children with autism, learning a new skill is an incredible milestone, but applying that skill in different environments and contexts is just as vital. Generalization of skills—the ability to...
Building Strength and Confidence: Improving Gross Motor Skills for Children with Autism
For children with autism, mastering gross motor skills is a critical step toward building independence, confidence, and the ability to engage in everyday activities. Gross motor skills, which involve the...
Fostering Emotional Growth in Children with Autism: Helping Young Minds Thrive
Emotional growth is an essential aspect of every child’s development, influencing how they understand, express, and manage their feelings. For children with autism, navigating emotions can present unique challenges due...
Understanding Sensory Triggers in Children with Autism: Supporting Growth and Comfort
Sensory triggers can play a significant role in how children with autism experience and interact with the world around them. These triggers—whether sounds, textures, lights, or smells—can create overwhelming sensations,...
"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 is such a warm, kind and patient teacher. She and my son’s OT (Ms. Nikki) and ST (Ms. Erika) 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. They have all made such an impact on him, it’s amazing to see the changes since he started there. He has blossomed into a strong, confident boy who is more than prepared to start his new school in a few weeks. We will always fondly remember our time at CST Academy. Can’t recommend them enough!"
"I worked with CST Academy over a period of about 10 months. They are absolutely incredible! I also referred a friend to their program and the progress his child made just blew him away! Usually, I don’t write reviews unless I feel strongly compelled one way or the other, and in this case I do! You cannot go wrong here. I would not trust my children to anyone else. Call them and see for yourself. I have seen other programs and there is just no comparison."
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Comprehensive Autism Therapy
We offer tailored autism care, combining ABA, occupational, speech, and physical therapies to address all your child's developmental needs.
Autism Assessment & Diagnosis
Our team conducts thorough assessments to understand and address the specific needs of your child.
ABA Therapy
Addressing skills across expressive and receptive language, social interactions, cognition, imitation, and play.
Speech Therapy
Our highly skilled team specializes in pediatric services with extensive experience in a wide range of areas.
Occupational Therapy
Our pediatric occupational therapists focus on building critical age-appropriate skills for success in daily activities.
Physical Therapy
Experience completely individualized care from our team of experienced pediatric physical therapists.
Feeding Therapy
CST Academy incorporates therapeutic feeding strategies seamlessly into our daily routine during snack time.
Therapeutic Preschool
Our supportive environment fosters essential social, cognitive, and developmental skills through play and structured activities.