Pediatric
Therapy Services
at CST Academy
Supporting Every Child’s Growth Through Comprehensive, Collaborative Care
At CST Academy, we believe in treating the whole child—through therapy that’s personalized, compassionate, and rooted in proven methods. Our pediatric therapy services are designed to meet your child where they are, build on their strengths, and support their growth across every area of development. Whether your child needs help with communication, behavior, motor skills, or daily routines, our multidisciplinary team is here to help them thrive.
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What Is Pediatric Therapy?
Pediatric therapy refers to a range of clinical services designed to help children overcome developmental delays, improve functional skills, and reach their full potential. At CST Academy, we offer a full suite of pediatric therapies—including ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, feeding therapy, and diagnostic evaluations—all under one roof.
Our team collaborates closely to create individualized care plans that reflect your child’s unique needs, goals, and learning style. The result? Seamless, coordinated support that helps children make meaningful progress across home, school, and social settings.
Our team collaborates closely to create individualized care plans that reflect your child’s unique needs, goals, and learning style. The result? Seamless, coordinated support that helps children make meaningful progress across home, school, and social settings.
Why Choose CST Academy for Pediatric Therapy?
Families choose CST Academy because of our integrated, family-centered approach to therapy. Instead of navigating multiple clinics or disconnected providers, we offer everything in one place—with a team of expert therapists who communicate daily and work together to support your child’s development. With flexible scheduling, faster starts, and locations across Chicagoland, we make getting help easier, faster, and more effective.
The CST Academy Difference
Choosing the right pediatric therapy provider means finding a team that understands the full picture of your child’s development—and knows how to support it with care, expertise, and collaboration. At CST Academy, we bring together specialists across multiple disciplines to create a fun, supportive, and highly personalized experience. With comprehensive services, coordinated care plans, and a focus on whole-child growth, we help children build confidence, independence, and the skills they need to thrive.
Multidisciplinary, Collaborative Care
We bring together specialists in ABA, speech, OT, PT, feeding, and psychology to ensure your child gets exactly the support they need—with everyone on the same page.
Therapy Tailored to Your Child
No two children are the same. Our therapists create personalized care plans based on your child’s strengths, needs, and developmental profile.
Faster Scheduling, Seamless Transitions
We offer quicker access to evaluations and services, and because everything happens under one roof, transitions between services are simple and well-coordinated.
Therapy That’s Fun, Safe, and Child-Led
Our therapy is engaging and play-based, so children are motivated to participate, feel confident in their progress, and enjoy coming to each session.
Building Real-Life Skills Through Coordinated Pediatric Therapy
CST Academy’s pediatric therapy programs are designed to help children build the essential skills they need to succeed in everyday life. Whether your child is working on communication, behavior, motor development, or emotional regulation, our multidisciplinary team ensures that each skill is reinforced across therapy settings. With individualized plans, collaborative care, and a focus on whole-child development, we support meaningful progress that carries over into home, school, and social environments.
Communication & Language Development
Our speech-language pathologists help children improve expressive and receptive language, expand vocabulary, and strengthen social communication. Whether your child is learning to request, respond, or engage in conversation, we provide the tools they need to communicate more effectively and confidently. For children who are nonverbal or minimally verbal, we incorporate AAC and visual supports to ensure their voice is always heard.
Social Skills & Peer Interaction
Through ABA, speech, and occupational therapy, we help children learn how to engage with peers, take turns, initiate interactions, and respond appropriately in social settings. These skills are practiced through play, modeling, and real-life scenarios so children can generalize them beyond the therapy room. We focus on creating connections that build friendships and foster a sense of belonging.
Emotional Regulation & Flexibility
Children who struggle with frustration, anxiety, or transitions benefit from therapy that targets emotional awareness and self-regulation. Our team uses sensory tools, visual schedules, coping strategies, and structured routines to help children feel more in control of their emotions and actions. With the right support, children learn how to navigate change, manage big feelings, and respond calmly to challenges.
Attention, Focus, & Task Completion
ABA, OT, and speech therapists work together to help children build the attention and stamina needed for learning. Through engaging activities, guided routines, and age-appropriate expectations, we teach children how to start tasks, stay focused, and complete activities successfully. We use reinforcement systems and visual aids to make expectations clear and achievable.
Motor Development & Physical Confidence
Our occupational and physical therapists address both fine and gross motor skills to support functional independence. From walking, climbing, and jumping to grasping utensils, writing, and manipulating small objects, we help children build strength, coordination, and body awareness. Therapy is active and play-based, so kids stay motivated while mastering movement.
Feeding, Toileting & Daily Living Skills
Whether your child needs help expanding their food choices, learning to use the toilet, or brushing their teeth independently, our team provides structured support to build essential life skills. Therapists work side by side with families to ensure progress continues at home. By mastering these everyday routines, children build confidence and a greater sense of independence.
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Our Comprehensive, Holistic Approach to Pediatric Therapy
At CST Academy, we provide a full range of pediatric therapy services designed to support every aspect of a child’s development. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively under one roof, offering seamless communication, consistent progress tracking, and personalized care tailored to your child’s individual needs. Whether you’re just beginning to seek support or are looking to expand services, our team is here to guide, support, and celebrate every step forward.
Here’s how our pediatric therapy services come together to support your child’s growth and development:
Here’s how our pediatric therapy services come together to support your child’s growth and development:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Our ABA therapy programs use evidence-based strategies to help children increase communication, reduce challenging behaviors, build independence, and strengthen daily living skills. Each program is highly individualized and led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), with support from trained behavior technicians. We focus on creating a fun, engaging environment where children learn through play, natural routines, and positive reinforcement. ABA at CST Academy is not one-size-fits-all—it’s tailored to each child’s personality, learning style, and goals.
Speech Therapy
CST Academy’s speech-language pathologists work with children to build strong foundations in expressive and receptive language, articulation, social communication, and functional communication. Whether your child is learning to speak their first words, improving sentence structure, or using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), we create therapy sessions that are playful, motivating, and highly individualized. Our goal is to help each child find their voice and use it with confidence in everyday interactions.
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapists support children with skills needed for everyday life—from fine motor tasks like grasping and writing to sensory processing, self-care, and emotional regulation. Therapy sessions often look like play, but are carefully structured to target meaningful goals, such as improving focus, coordination, or tolerance for sensory input. Whether a child struggles with transitions, dressing independently, or participating in group routines, our OTs provide hands-on strategies to help them succeed across environments.
Feeding Therapy
Our feeding therapists help children who experience difficulty with eating—whether due to oral motor delays, picky eating, texture aversions, or mealtime anxiety. Therapy sessions are structured but pressure-free, designed to help children feel safe and supported while they build tolerance for new foods, learn appropriate chewing and swallowing techniques, and develop healthy feeding routines. We work closely with families to ensure progress carries over into the home, making mealtimes more positive and successful for everyone.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy at CST Academy focuses on helping children develop strength, balance, mobility, and coordination to confidently participate in movement-based activities. Our PTs work with children on gross motor milestones like walking, jumping, running, and climbing—while also supporting posture, endurance, and safety in daily activities. Therapy is fun and functional, incorporating obstacle courses, games, and activities that promote motor planning and body awareness in a supportive setting.
Therapeutic Preschool-Styled Program
Our Therapeutic Preschool-Styled Program blends the structure of a classroom with the individualized attention of therapy. Designed for children who need extra support before entering a traditional preschool or kindergarten setting, the program focuses on school-readiness skills like following routines, engaging in peer play, managing emotions, and developing early academic concepts. With small group instruction, integrated therapy, and a play-based approach, children gain the skills and confidence they need to take their next educational step.
When to Consider Pediatric Therapy for Your Child
Here are some common signs that may indicate it’s time to explore pediatric therapy services. Early support can have a powerful impact on a child’s development, helping them build confidence, learn new skills, and engage more fully with the world around them.
Speech or Language Delays
If your child is not babbling, speaking, or forming age-appropriate phrases, they may benefit from speech therapy to support communication and language development.
Sensory Sensitivities or Avoidance
Children who are overly sensitive to sounds, textures, lights, or movement—or who seek out intense sensory input—may be experiencing sensory processing difficulties that can be addressed through occupational therapy.
Difficulty with Gross or Fine Motor Skills
If your child struggles with walking, jumping, writing, or using utensils, physical or occupational therapy can help improve coordination, strength, and motor planning.
Challenging Behaviors or Emotional Outbursts
Frequent tantrums, difficulty following routines, or problems with emotional regulation may indicate a need for behavioral support through ABA or occupational therapy.
Feeding Challenges or Picky Eating
Children who have a very limited diet, resist trying new foods, or experience oral motor difficulties during meals may benefit from feeding therapy to build safe and healthy eating habits.
Limited Social Interaction
If your child avoids peer play, struggles with turn-taking, or has difficulty connecting with others, therapy can help develop social skills and confidence in group settings.
Delays in Independence or Daily Routines
Children who have trouble with tasks like dressing, toileting, or brushing teeth may need support with self-care and executive functioning through occupational therapy.
Lack of Attention or Focus
If your child has difficulty sitting still, listening to directions, or completing tasks, therapy can help improve attention span and support school-readiness skills.
Unclear Speech or Difficulty Being Understood
Speech therapy can help children improve articulation, clarity, and confidence when speaking, especially if peers or adults frequently ask them to repeat themselves.
A Place Where Every Child
Can Grow and Thrive
Choosing CST Academy means choosing a team that sees the whole child—not just the challenges, but the possibilities. We believe that every child is capable of growth, and our mission is to create an environment that nurtures curiosity, builds confidence, and supports progress in ways that feel personal and empowering. No matter where your child is starting from, we’re here to walk alongside them—and you—every step of the way.
Some days may bring obstacles, but with the right support, those challenges can turn into opportunities for growth. At CST Academy, pediatric therapy is never one-size-fits-all. It’s play-based, personalized, and filled with encouragement. We meet children where they are, celebrate every success, and help them build the tools they need to thrive—in therapy, at home, and out in the world.
Some days may bring obstacles, but with the right support, those challenges can turn into opportunities for growth. At CST Academy, pediatric therapy is never one-size-fits-all. It’s play-based, personalized, and filled with encouragement. We meet children where they are, celebrate every success, and help them build the tools they need to thrive—in therapy, at home, and out in the world.
What Parents Are Saying About
Their CST Academy Experience
When we started speech and OT at CST Academy, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Within a few weeks, we started seeing real changes in our daughter’s communication and independence. The team is so warm and supportive—we’ve felt heard and helped every step of the way.
– Melissa R.
We originally came to CST Academy for ABA and ended up adding feeding and occupational therapy, and I’m so glad we did. Having all of our son’s therapies in one place has made our lives so much easier. He’s made so much progress, and the staff truly feels like an extension of our family.
– Kevin D.
Our son has been doing physical therapy and speech at CST for the past year, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Every therapist we’ve worked with is so knowledgeable, patient, and kind. He’s more confident, more coordinated, and looks forward to every session.
– Aisha L.
Frequently Asked Questions About
Pediatric Therapy at CST Academy
We primarily provide Pediatric Therapy for children between 18 months and 6 years old. However, depending on your child’s needs, we may be able to offer services beyond that age range. Reach out to our team, and we’ll help determine the best fit for your child.