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We’re kicking off summer with bubble parties, creative art projects, and plenty of outdoor activities! 🎨🫧

We’ve already made so many fun memories and can’t wait to see what the rest of the season has in store ☀️

We know that collecting fieldwork hours as an aspiring BCBA is a daunting task. How do I track my hours? Where can I find opportunities for unrestricted hours? Where can I find a mentor that will guide me, while also challenging me to become the best clinician I can be?

Apex answers all of those questions and more. This program has been designed for aspiring BCBAs who want structure, mentorship, and opportunities for growth. Click the link below to learn more ⬇️

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The Apex Program Career Opportunities at CST Academy Discover the Apex Program career opportunities at CST Academy. Join our team to provide expert therapy services for children with autism and make a difference.

Before our OTs and PTs were supporting sensory regulation, building fine motor skills, and helping kids reach their milestones… they were just kids growing into the work they were meant to do 🥹💛

Happy June! ☀️ Looking for an easy activity to keep your little one busy? This month’s craft is a fun and messy (in the best way!) car wash art project.

All you need are toy cars, a large piece of paper or cardboard, some paint, and a bucket of soapy water. Let your child drive the cars through the paint to create colorful tracks and designs, then head to the "car wash" to clean them up in the bucket. 🚗🎨🫧

It's a simple way to combine sensory play, creativity, and a little outdoor fun!

Whether you’re wondering if your child is showing early signs of autism, you don’t know where to start when scheduling an diagnostic evaluation, or you’re trying to understand next steps after receiving a diagnosis - you’re not alone.

Clinical Psychologist Dr. Stephanie Borjas Clark answers questions about all of the above in the article below ⬇️

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How to Get an Autism Diagnosis in Lake County | CST Academy Not sure where to start? Here's how Lake County families can get an autism diagnosis and what to expect at every step.

Another installment of Meet the Therapist, SLP edition! This month we are meeting Emma, our Lead City SLP and Park Ridge Clinic Director! Emma has been with CSTA for 4 years and has been an SLP for 5. Outside of the clinic, Emma enjoys baking sourdough and chocolate chip cookies, walking on the 606, and reading! Who should we meet next? 👀 P.s. Let us know how you feel about the Gummy Bear song below ⬇️ #CSTAcademy #aba #rbt

A fun day out at the farm 🌻🚜

Our Wilmette learners spent last Thursday visiting Wagner Farm where they soaked up the sunshine and made a few animal friends along the way ☀️🐔

💭 Myth vs. Fact: Communication is more than just talking
Myth: Speech therapy is only about talking.

Fact: Communication includes gestures, signs, AAC, and social interaction. And it's never one-size-fits-all.

Some children use spoken language. Others communicate through signs, pictures, or devices. All of it is meaningful.

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Speech Therapy Services for Children | CST Academy CST Academy offers speech therapy to help children improve communication, language, and articulation skills in a fun, supportive, and play-based setting.

Before our SLPs were helping our learners communicate, they were learning to connect with the world in their own ways too 🥹

Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day to all the incredible SLPs making a difference every day ✨💬🗣️