Speech Therapy at CST Academy
Clearer Communication. Greater Confidence. Brighter Futures.
At CST Academy, our pediatric speech therapy services are designed to help children develop the communication skills they need to express themselves, connect with others, and participate confidently in everyday life. Whether your child is just beginning to speak, has a speech delay, or struggles with social language, our licensed speech-language pathologists meet them where they are—and help them grow from there.
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What Is
Pediatric Speech Therapy?
Speech therapy supports the development of verbal and nonverbal communication, language comprehension, articulation, fluency, and social-pragmatic skills. At CST Academy, we offer individualized treatment plans that reflect each child’s goals, strengths, and learning style.
Our therapists use evidence-based methods, engaging play, and real-life situations to help children become confident communicators—in therapy sessions and in the world around them.
Why Choose CST Academy for Speech Therapy?
CST Academy offers more than just one-on-one therapy—we provide a collaborative, whole-child approach where speech therapists work alongside occupational, physical, behavioral, and feeding therapists in one coordinated environment. This helps children progress faster and with greater consistency.
We also keep parents actively involved. From clear communication and regular updates to take-home strategies, we make sure families feel empowered and supported every step of the way.
The CST Academy Difference
Choosing the right speech therapy provider means finding a team that not only understands your child’s communication challenges but also sees their full potential. At CST Academy, we go beyond standard therapy by creating a fun, engaging environment where children feel confident exploring their voice. With expert therapists, individualized care plans, and a strong commitment to collaboration, we help each child build meaningful skills—and enjoy the journey along the way.
Licensed, Experienced Speech-Language Pathologists
Our speech therapists are certified experts in early childhood communication and bring years of experience working with neurodiverse children and language delays.
Family-Focused Communication
We value your role as a parent and provide ongoing guidance, progress updates, and strategies to support your child’s development at home.
Play-Based, Evidence-Informed Therapy
Our sessions are fun, motivating, and grounded in research—designed to keep kids engaged while achieving real progress.
Integrated Care Under One Roof
CST Academy’s interdisciplinary team includes ABA, OT, PT, and feeding therapists, all working together to help your child make well-rounded developmental gains.
Helping Your Child Find Their Voice
At CST Academy, our speech therapy services are designed to support a wide range of communication goals—helping children express themselves, connect with others, and thrive in everyday life. Whether your child is just beginning to talk or working toward more complex communication, we meet them where they are and help them grow with confidence.
Expressive Language Development
We help children develop the ability to share their thoughts, needs, and ideas using words, phrases, and complete sentences. Therapy focuses on building vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and storytelling skills in a way that feels natural and engaging. Our goal is to help each child feel confident and successful when communicating with others.
Receptive Language & Understanding
Understanding language is just as important as using it. We support children in building listening comprehension, following directions, and processing verbal information during play, routines, and conversation. These foundational skills help children engage more fully in home, school, and social settings.
Articulation & Speech Clarity
If your child has difficulty producing specific sounds or is hard to understand, we work on articulation and phonological skills to improve speech clarity. Sessions are tailored to target the exact sounds your child needs support with, using fun, motivating activities to encourage practice and progress. Clearer speech builds confidence and reduces frustration in everyday communication.
Social Communication (Pragmatics)
Social language goes beyond words—it includes understanding how, when, and why we communicate. We help children learn skills like turn-taking, staying on topic, reading body language, and using appropriate tone and gestures. These tools support more meaningful peer interactions and stronger relationships.
Fluency & Stuttering Support
If your child experiences stuttering or disrupted speech flow, we offer supportive strategies to help them speak more smoothly and with greater ease. Therapy focuses on reducing tension, building self-confidence, and helping your child feel more comfortable in communication. We create a safe and encouraging space where children can practice speaking without pressure.
AAC & Alternative Communication Tools
For children who are nonverbal or have limited speech, we provide access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems such as picture boards, speech-generating devices, or sign language. Our team helps select and implement the right system for your child while also encouraging verbal development where appropriate. AAC gives children a voice—and the ability to be heard in their own way.
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A Comprehensive, Collaborative Approach to Communication
At CST Academy, speech therapy is just one part of a carefully coordinated system of care. When paired with other therapies like ABA, OT, PT, and feeding therapy, speech therapy becomes even more effective—helping children make faster progress across communication, behavior, motor skills, and self-care. Because our team works together under one roof, children benefit from consistent goals, aligned strategies, and a truly whole-child approach to development.
Here’s how our integrated therapies enhance speech and language development:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
ABA therapy helps build the behavioral foundation for effective communication—such as turn-taking, following prompts, and using language to meet needs. When paired with speech therapy, ABA strengthens motivation to communicate and supports carryover of language skills in daily routines.
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 Speech Therapy for Your Child
If your child is having difficulty expressing themselves, understanding language, or engaging socially, speech therapy may be the right next step. Early intervention can make a powerful difference in how your child communicates, connects, and builds confidence.
Delayed Speech or Language Milestones
If your child is not babbling, saying first words, or forming simple phrases by expected developmental stages, it may be a sign of a speech or language delay.
Difficulty Being Understood by Others
When your child speaks, but others often struggle to understand them due to unclear articulation or sound substitutions, speech therapy can help improve clarity and confidence.
Limited Vocabulary or Word Use
If your child uses very few words for their age or has trouble combining words into meaningful sentences, they may benefit from support in expressive language development.
Frustration When Trying to Communicate
Frequent meltdowns, pointing, or gestures instead of speaking may indicate your child is struggling to communicate their needs—and may be ready for speech support.
Lack of Social Communication Skills
Children who avoid conversation, struggle to stay on topic, or have difficulty interpreting social cues may benefit from therapy targeting pragmatic (social) language.
Not Following Verbal Instructions
If your child seems to have difficulty understanding or responding to spoken directions, it may signal a challenge with receptive language processing.
Stuttering or Disrupted Speech Flow
Repetitions, blocks, or prolonged sounds that affect fluency can make it hard for children to express themselves with ease. Speech therapy can offer tools to manage stuttering in a supportive environment.
Limited Use of Gestures or Nonverbal Communication
A child who rarely points, waves, or uses facial expressions may be missing key early communication milestones and could benefit from early intervention.
Difficulty Engaging in Play or Conversation
If your child struggles with pretend play, initiating conversations, or responding appropriately in social settings, speech therapy can support both language and interaction skills.
Where Communication Grows with Confidence
Choosing CST Academy means giving your child a space where their voice is valued, their efforts are celebrated, and their progress is nurtured with care. We understand that developing communication takes time, patience, and the right support—and we’re here to provide all three in a setting built around joy, trust, and individualized attention.
Speech therapy at CST Academy isn’t just about improving how children speak—it’s about helping them feel heard, understood, and confident in their ability to connect with others. Every sound, word, and breakthrough matters to us, and we partner closely with families to make the journey one filled with encouragement, celebration, and meaningful growth.
What Parents Are Saying About
About Speech Therapy at CST Academy
We brought our daughter to CST Academy when she was barely saying any words at age two. Within a few months of speech therapy, she was using full sentences—and actually enjoying the process. The therapists made her feel safe and supported every step of the way.
Megan P.
My son struggled to be understood, even by close family members. CST Academy’s speech therapists worked patiently with him and gave us the tools to support him at home too. Now he’s so much more confident, and we’re finally hearing what he’s been trying to say all along.
David S.
CST Academy’s speech team was a turning point for our family. They helped us understand what was behind our daughter’s communication delays and built a plan that worked. She loves coming to therapy, and we’ve seen so much growth—not just in her words, but in her confidence.
Olivia R.
Frequently Asked Questions About Speech Therapy at CST Academy
If your child struggles to meet communication milestones, is hard to understand, or has trouble expressing thoughts and emotions, Speech Therapy may be beneficial. Our team offers personalized evaluations to help determine the best next steps for your child’s development.
Explore Our Speech Therapy Specializations
At CST Academy, we recognize that every child’s communication journey is unique. That’s why our Speech Therapy program offers a variety of specializations tailored to meet your child’s specific needs. Whether your child is struggling with language comprehension, pronunciation, social communication, or motor planning, our experienced team of speech-language pathologists is here to help.
Each of our specialization areas is designed to provide targeted support that helps children build the foundational skills they need to express themselves confidently and effectively. Explore our comprehensive areas of focus below to learn how we can support your child’s communication development.
Specializations:
- Social Communication: We focus on improving conversational skills, understanding social cues, and building meaningful peer relationships through evidence-based interventions.
- Receptive Language: Our team helps children improve their ability to follow directions, comprehend stories, and process spoken language in everyday situations.
- Expressive Language: We help children expand their vocabulary, build sentences, and develop the ability to share their ideas clearly and confidently.
- Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs): We treat challenges like tongue thrust, improper chewing, and oral habits that affect articulation, dental development, and overall oral health.
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC): From picture boards to high-tech speech-generating devices, we provide individualized AAC solutions that give every child a voice.
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): Our therapists use motor-based, multisensory approaches to help children with CAS develop accurate speech sounds and increase verbal output.
- Fluency & Stuttering: We help children who stutter improve speech flow through supportive, individualized strategies that reduce tension and build self-esteem.
- Articulation & Phonology: We work on correcting specific speech sound errors and phonological patterns so children can be better understood by others.
- Early Language Delays: We provide early intervention for children with delayed speech milestones, helping them catch up and thrive through play-based therapy.
No matter your child’s needs, CST Academy is here to help guide their communication growth every step of the way!