Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to carry out skilled or planned movements and gestures, specifically those movements having to do with speech...
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Speech Milestones to Determine If Your Child Is Developing On Time by Chicago Speech Therapy
Do you wonder if your child’s speech is comparable to other children of the same age and background? Are you worried about your child’s ability to understand and communicate with...
Chicago Speech Therapy: Is my Child Suffering from a Receptive Language Disorder?
What is Receptive Language Disorder? Receptive Language Disorder affects the brain’s ability to understand either spoken or written language. It can be directly impact a child’s speech development if left...
Speech Therapy to Address Picky Eating vs. Problem Feeding
Do you have a child who only eats certain things and refuses to try new foods? Does your child refuse to eat food altogether? If you answered yes to either...
Speech Therapy Ideas: A Guide for Parents for Activities that Can Stimulate Their Child’s Learning
Children do not begin to master language until they are 5 to 6 years old but they begin learning words and their meanings earlier than that. Parents can do a...
Chicago Speech Therapy: What Are Common Speech Development Milestones?
It is very natural as a parent to be concerned about your child’s speech development, especially since children often experience various speech abnormalities as a course of learning language. How...
How does Speech Therapy using the PROMPT method help treat Apraxia?
What is PROMPT? PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets), is a system used to treat speech disorders. The PROMPT technique has many facets to support speech change and...
Speech Therapy Tips: How to Stimulate Early Language Development in Children
Consult with a Speech Therapist Early language development in children does not happen overnight and can be a slow process, but with a proactive attitude, eager parents can do a...
Speech Therapy: The phonological process of fronting
Learning language is a tough process for children and often involves small steps and substitutions as your child masters new sounds. For example, your child might have started out saying...
Speech Therapy: What is Cluster Reduction?
What is Cluster Reduction in Speech? Children can encounter many different kinds of mistakes while learning to speak. We’ve all seen sitcoms or movies during which the younger sibling adorably...
Chicago Speech Therapy: The Difference Between ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder
The diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is on the rise in America’s youth, affecting 2 to 16 percent of school-aged children. Symptoms such as difficulty in listening, focusing,...
Chicago Speech Therapy: ‘Backing’ of Speech Sounds and Your Child’s Speech Development
What Is Backing? Every language has rules about how sounds can be combined. There’s even a name for the science of speech sounds and sound patterns; it’s called “phonology.” As...
"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!"
"The process w/ CST was smooth, from the intake process, registration, processing insurance to on-going communication. Sarah was the Speech Therapist for our 9-year-old and she established a wonderful rapport with her and gained her trust over the months. I highly recommend CST."
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Speech Therapy Services We Offer
Our expert speech-language pathologists are equipped to address a wide range of communication challenges, providing tailored solutions for each child's unique needs. From early language development to complex communication disorders, we offer comprehensive support at every stage of your child's journey.
Individualized Speech Therapy
Each child's communication journey is unique. That's why we create individualized therapy plans tailored to your child's specific needs and goals, ensuring they receive the most effective support to reach their full potential.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Our comprehensive evaluations provide a detailed understanding of your child's unique communication strengths and challenges, laying the foundation for a personalized and effective therapy plan.
Feeding Therapy
Our feeding therapy services help children overcome challenges with eating due to sensory, behavioral, or oral motor factors. We focus on creating positive and safe mealtime experiences, enhancing your child's overall well-being.
Specialized Speech Therapy for Autistic Children
We understand the unique communication needs of autistic children. Our tailored therapy programs address individual challenges and strengths, fostering meaningful connections and expressive communication.
Therapeutic Preschool & Kindergarten
Our therapeutic preschool and kindergarten program integrates speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral support within a nurturing educational environment. Led by licensed speech-language pathologists, this speech and language-focused program ensures comprehensive care and development for your child.