Pediatric Speech Therapy Across Chicagoland
One-of-a-kind speech therapy
for your
one-of-a-kind kid.
At CST Academy’s locations throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, certified speech-language pathologists help children with late talking, unclear speech, and stuttering communicate with confidence.
Talk with our team
Tell us a little about your child and we’ll call you within one business day.
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Most children start therapy within 1 to 2 weeks.
What’s going on with your child’s speech?
Speech Therapy That Fits Your Family
Our certified speech-language pathologists start by getting to know your child: how they play, what motivates them, and where communication gets stuck. Sessions are play-based, and you leave each week with simple strategies to use at home.
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Our Speech Therapy Services
Speech and Language Evaluation
A full look at your child’s speech and language skills, with clear next steps and a therapy plan if one is needed.
Individualized Speech Therapy
One-on-one sessions built around your child’s goals, from first words to clear speech.
Feeding Therapy
Help for children who struggle with chewing, picky eating, or trying new foods.
Speech Therapy for Autistic Children
Neurodiversity-affirming support for communication, social connection, and AAC.
Therapeutic Preschool Program
Small-group learning where children build communication, social, and everyday skills alongside peers, guided by SLPs.
How to Get Started
Call or fill out the form
Our team calls you within one business day.
We check your insurance
We verify your benefits and handle any pre-authorization.
Your child’s evaluation
A speech-language pathologist meets your child and talks through the results with you.
Therapy begins
Most children start weekly sessions within 1 to 2 weeks, at the location closest to you.
Our Approach to Pediatric Speech Therapy
We use evidence-based, play-based therapy and keep parents involved every step of the way. Because we’re part of CST Academy, our speech therapists work alongside occupational therapists, behavior analysts, and psychologists when a child needs more than one kind of support.
Evidence-Based Practices
Play-Based Therapy
Parent Collaboration & Strategies for Home
Social & Play Skills Development
Neurodiverse-Affirming
Multidisciplinary Team
Insurance We Accept
Speech therapy coverage varies by plan. Our insurance team will verify your benefits before your first visit.
Discover Why Parents Choose Chicago Speech Therapy
“We had the most wonderful experience with Chicago Speech Therapy! Our speech pathologist, Miss Megan, developed a bond with our son almost immediately. By week two, he would await her arrival by the window in our front door! She quickly discovered all of his favorite things and would bring so many toys of her own that would keep him engaged and wanting to talk! She gave us (parents) tons of strategies to work with on our own in between her weekly visits. Our son made consistent progress under her care and has now been released from speech therapy — which actually makes us so sad — simply because we miss Miss Megan! She basically became part of our family and will be dearly missed. I couldn’t recommend Miss Megan and Chicago Speech Therapy more!”
“Our daughter worked with Amanda to jump start her speech from ~18 months onward, and it was a lovely experience. Amanda was warm, engaging, and always incorporated fun and educational toys for Abby to learn from. Abby was so excited to go to her weekly speech class; it never felt like a scary experience for her. She progressed wonderfully and was discharged after a few months of consistent, strong growth in her speech. We’re very grateful to Amanda and the CST Academy team for their partnership!”
Our Chicagoland Locations
Speech therapy is available at all eight of our locations. Find a center close to home.
Bucktown
Chicago, IL 60614 (312) 399-0370
Wicker Park
Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 399-0370
Lincoln Park
Chicago, IL 60614 (312) 399-0370
Park Ridge
Park Ridge, IL 60656 (312) 399-0370
Wilmette
Wilmette, IL 60091 (312) 399-0370
Northbrook
Northbrook, IL 60062 (312) 399-0370
Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (312) 399-0370
Gurnee
Gurnee, IL 60031 (312) 399-0370
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need a referral?
No referral is needed for most plans, though some insurance plans require one. Our team will handle the process with your pediatrician if a referral is needed.
What ages do you see?
Children 18 months to 18 years.
How long until my child can start?
Most children start therapy within 1 to 2 weeks.
How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?
If you’re unsure, an evaluation is the best first step. Our speech-language pathologists will tell you whether therapy is recommended.
Do you take my insurance?
We’re in-network with BCBS PPO and Aetna plans. We’ll verify your benefits so you know what to expect before an evaluation is scheduled.