ABA Therapy
at CST Academy
Compassionate, Personalized ABA Therapy for Meaningful Growth
At CST Academy, we offer Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy rooted in compassion, collaboration, and child-centered care. Our ABA programs are designed to help children build communication, reduce challenging behaviors, strengthen daily living skills, and gain confidence in everyday life. Whether your child is newly diagnosed or ready for a new chapter, our team is here to provide structured support that feels personal, positive, and full of potential.
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What Is ABA Therapy?
ABA Therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps children learn new behaviors and skills by reinforcing positive actions and reducing behaviors that interfere with learning or independence. At CST Academy, we use ABA to teach practical life skills, improve communication, support emotional regulation, and increase your child’s ability to thrive in social, academic, and home environments.
ABA at CST Academy is never one-size-fits-all. We tailor every treatment plan to the individual child, making therapy sessions fun, engaging, and goal-oriented.
ABA at CST Academy is never one-size-fits-all. We tailor every treatment plan to the individual child, making therapy sessions fun, engaging, and goal-oriented.
Why Choose CST Academy for ABA Therapy?
At CST Academy, we take pride in offering a level of ABA therapy that goes beyond the basics. What makes us unique is our fully integrated model, where ABA therapists collaborate with speech, occupational, physical, and feeding therapists—all under one roof. This level of coordination ensures that your child receives consistent, well-rounded support from a unified care team.
We also know how important it is to support parents and caregivers. That’s why we provide regular family updates, parent training, and progress reviews—so you always know how your child is growing and how you can support them at home. With a focus on both short-term wins and long-term goals, we help families build skills, routines, and confidence together.
We also know how important it is to support parents and caregivers. That’s why we provide regular family updates, parent training, and progress reviews—so you always know how your child is growing and how you can support them at home. With a focus on both short-term wins and long-term goals, we help families build skills, routines, and confidence together.
The CST Academy Difference
Choosing the right ABA therapy provider is a deeply personal decision—and one that can shape your child’s future. At CST Academy, we go beyond therapy sessions to create a supportive, collaborative experience where every child is celebrated and every parent feels heard, informed, and empowered throughout the journey.
Highly Skilled & Carefully Selected Clinicians
Our ABA therapists are hand-picked for their training, clinical excellence, and dedication to neurodiverse care. Each brings the compassion and expertise needed to create real, lasting change.
Family-Focused Support
We partner with parents every step of the way, offering education, training, and ongoing communication to ensure therapy is consistent, effective, and supported at home.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our therapy spaces are child-friendly, sensory-conscious, and full of purposeful play tools that keep kids engaged and motivated while learning.
Integrated, All-in-One Care Model
ABA therapy at CST Academy is part of a larger ecosystem of support that includes speech, OT, PT, and feeding therapy—all coordinated around your child’s unique needs.
Helping Your Child Build the Foundation for Lifelong Learning
Discover how CST Academy’s ABA therapy programs help children build essential skills for communication, behavior, independence, emotional regulation, and everyday success.
Functional Communication Skills
At the heart of ABA therapy is helping children communicate their needs, wants, and thoughts more effectively. Whether your child uses verbal language, gestures, or an AAC device, our therapists focus on building meaningful communication that reduces frustration and fosters connection with others.
Social Skills & Peer Interaction
Children with autism often benefit from structured opportunities to learn and practice social interaction. Through play-based ABA strategies, we teach skills like sharing, turn-taking, eye contact, and conversational reciprocity, helping children build relationships and confidence in group settings.
Emotional Regulation & Coping Strategies
ABA therapy provides children with tools to better understand and manage their emotions. From reducing tantrums and meltdowns to teaching calming strategies and flexible thinking, we help children navigate the world with greater ease and emotional resilience.
Behavior Management & Positive Alternatives
Challenging behaviors are addressed with care, understanding, and evidence-based interventions. We work to identify the underlying causes of behaviors and teach positive, functional alternatives that help children succeed in various environments—at home, in school, and in the community.
Daily Routines & Independent Living Skills
ABA programs at CST Academy include teaching essential life skills like toileting, dressing, brushing teeth, and following directions. By breaking these tasks into achievable steps, we empower children to become more independent and confident in daily routines.
Learning Readiness & Attention
We help children develop foundational learning behaviors such as staying seated, following multi-step instructions, and completing tasks. These skills are critical for school success and are taught through structured reinforcement and individualized support.
Play & Imaginative Thinking
Play is a powerful tool for learning. Our ABA therapists use structured and naturalistic play to encourage imagination, creativity, and engagement, while also supporting flexibility, joint attention, and peer interaction.
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The Power of Combining ABA Therapy with Integrated Support
At CST Academy, ABA therapy is just one part of a larger, coordinated approach to helping children grow and thrive. When ABA is paired with other services—such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, feeding therapy, and physical therapy—it creates a more complete picture of support for your child. Our clinicians work side-by-side under one roof, aligning goals, sharing insights, and adapting strategies across therapies to maximize every child’s progress. This seamless communication leads to faster results, fewer roadblocks, and a care experience that feels truly connected.
Here’s how pairing other therapies with ABA benefits your child:
Here’s how pairing other therapies with ABA benefits your child:
Speech Therapy
While ABA helps shape learning behaviors and increase communication attempts, speech therapy builds the language skills needed to express thoughts, wants, and emotions. Together, they reinforce one another—ABA strengthens the motivation to communicate, and speech therapy gives children the tools to do so effectively.
Occupational Therapy
ABA teaches daily routines and functional behaviors, while OT supports the fine motor, sensory, and self-regulation skills needed to perform them. This pairing is especially powerful for tasks like toileting, dressing, and classroom participation, where both behavior and motor planning are essential.
Feeding Therapy
Feeding challenges often require both behavioral and sensory support. ABA strategies can reduce mealtime refusal and shape positive behaviors, while feeding therapists address oral motor development and sensory sensitivities. Together, they help children expand food variety and enjoy more successful, less stressful meals.
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services are designed to enhance gross motor development, balance, strength, and mobility. Whether a child is working on walking, climbing, or coordinated play, our PT team helps improve motor planning and physical confidence. Therapy is goal-oriented and engaging, using fun, movement-based activities that promote progress.
Diagnostic Evaluations
Many children begin their CST Academy journey with a diagnostic evaluation. When evaluation leads directly into ABA and other therapies in the same setting, care becomes more efficient, consistent, and personalized from day one—saving families time, effort, and stress.
Therapeutic Preschool
Our Therapeutic Preschool blends ABA principles into a classroom-like setting where children also receive support from speech, OT, and other therapies. It’s the ideal environment for practicing social skills, group routines, and school readiness—while continuing to receive individualized therapy support throughout the day.
When to Consider ABA Therapy for Your Child
If your child is showing signs of behavioral, social, or developmental challenges, ABA Therapy may offer the structured, evidence-based support they need to grow with confidence. Every child is different—but early, individualized intervention can make a life-changing difference.
Persistent Challenging Behaviors
If your child frequently engages in behaviors such as hitting, biting, aggression, or self-injury, ABA can help identify the root causes and teach positive, safe alternatives.
Difficulty Following Directions
Children who struggle to respond to instructions, complete tasks, or stay focused during structured activities may benefit from ABA's step-by-step teaching strategies and reinforcement methods.
Limited Communication or Difficulty Expressing Needs
If your child has trouble using words, gestures, or other forms of communication to express themselves, ABA can help increase communication skills—whether verbal or nonverbal.
Problems with Transitions or Changes in Routine
Resistance to change, tantrums during transitions, or an intense need for predictability may indicate difficulty with flexibility—something ABA therapy can address through structured support.
Repetitive Behaviors or Fixated Interests
Behaviors like hand-flapping, spinning, or becoming intensely focused on specific topics can interfere with learning and engagement. ABA teaches strategies for managing these behaviors while honoring the child’s interests.
Difficulty Engaging in Social Play
If your child avoids playing with peers, struggles with turn-taking, or finds group settings overwhelming, ABA can teach foundational social skills and help build confidence in social interactions.
Trouble with Emotional Regulation
Frequent meltdowns, frustration, or difficulty calming down after being upset may signal that your child needs support developing emotional coping skills—something central to ABA.
Delayed Daily Living Skills
Challenges with toileting, brushing teeth, feeding, or dressing independently can often be addressed through ABA, which breaks tasks into small, achievable steps reinforced over time.
Avoidance of New Tasks or Learning Environments
If your child refuses to try new things or avoids participation in learning activities, ABA therapy can help build confidence, increase motivation, and promote learning through positive reinforcement.
Wondering if ABA Therapy Might Be Right for Your Child? Start with Our Free M-CHAT Screening
If your child is showing early signs of autism or behavioral challenges and you’re unsure what to do next, our quick, research-backed Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) is a helpful place to start. This free online screening takes just a few minutes and provides immediate results to help you better understand your child’s developmental needs. While it’s not a diagnosis, it’s an important first step toward early intervention and the right support—like ABA therapy.
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Empowering Your Child,
Every Step of the Way
Choosing ABA Therapy at CST Academy means more than starting a treatment plan—it means joining a community that celebrates your child’s growth with patience, joy, and purpose. We understand that every child brings a unique perspective, set of strengths, and way of learning. Our ABA team is here to honor that individuality while offering structured, evidence-based support tailored to your child’s needs.
Some days may bring challenges, but we believe therapy should be a place of encouragement and discovery. Through consistency, creativity, and connection, we help children gain confidence, communicate more clearly, and develop the skills they need to navigate the world. At CST Academy, progress is always personal, and every milestone—big or small—is met with celebration.
Some days may bring challenges, but we believe therapy should be a place of encouragement and discovery. Through consistency, creativity, and connection, we help children gain confidence, communicate more clearly, and develop the skills they need to navigate the world. At CST Academy, progress is always personal, and every milestone—big or small—is met with celebration.
What Parents Are Saying About
ABA Therapy at CST Academy
We started ABA Therapy at CST Academy shortly after our son’s autism diagnosis, and the difference it made in just a few months was incredible. He went from constant meltdowns and limited communication to following routines, using words, and showing real joy in learning. The therapists truly care and keep us involved every step of the way.
– Laura M.
Our daughter receives ABA at CST Academy, and it’s been the most supportive and structured environment we could ask for. Her BCBA is amazing and works closely with her speech and OT therapists to make sure everything is connected. We feel like we finally found a team that understands her and believes in her.
– Kevin D.
The ABA team at CST Academy helped our son learn how to express his needs without frustration—and it’s changed our home life completely. They took the time to understand what he responds to and made therapy something he genuinely enjoys. I can’t say enough good things about the care and expertise here.
– Priya R.
Frequently Asked Questions About
ABA Therapy at CST Academy
No, a formal diagnosis is not required to begin ABA Therapy at CST Academy. Many families come to us with developmental concerns, and we can guide you through the evaluation process while starting supportive ABA services as needed.
Areas of Specialization in ABA Therapy
Every child learns and grows in their own way, which is why CST Academy offers a variety of ABA Therapy specializations designed to support specific developmental areas and behavioral goals. These targeted approaches allow our team to personalize therapy based on each child’s strengths, needs, and interests. Whether your child is learning to communicate more effectively, build social relationships, or reduce challenging behaviors, our specialized ABA services are grounded in research and delivered with compassion. Explore the different techniques we use to create meaningful, lasting progress for every child in our care.
- Social Skills – Build confidence, peer interaction, and real-world communication through structured social learning experiences.
- Behavior Reduction – Address challenging behaviors using compassionate, evidence-based techniques that prioritize your child’s well-being.
- Imitation Skills – Support early learning by helping children observe, copy, and build foundational skills through modeled actions.
- Parent Training – Empower caregivers with the tools and strategies they need to support consistent progress at home and beyond.
- Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) – A play-based, relationship-driven ABA approach for toddlers and preschoolers that integrates developmental and behavioral principles.
- Functional Communication Training (FCT) – Teach children more effective ways to express their needs—reducing frustration and increasing communication success.
- Natural Environment Training (NET) – Learn through play and daily routines in real-life settings that make skills more meaningful and lasting.
- Discrete Trial Training (DTT) – A highly structured teaching method that breaks skills into manageable steps with clear reinforcement and repetition.