Westside Children's Therapy

Westside Children's Therapy Westside, a children's therapy provider in Chicago suburbs, offers therapies like speech, ABA,

At Westside Children's Therapy, we strive to provide exceptional ABA, Occupational and Speech therapies for kids with autism. We are dedicated to helping these children reach their full potential as they grow and develop by providing them with an engaging and supportive environment. Our innovative sensory gyms offer a wide array of therapeutic activities tailored to each individual's needs, from climbing walls to monkey bars to calming nooks. Our expert staff works closely with families in developing personalized treatment plans that focus on skill building while still having fun! In addition, our private speech therapy rooms allow us to give focused 1-on-1 attention during this essential part of the healing process. We firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity for success – it is our mission and vision to provide them with the resources necessary so they can achieve just that!

’Tis the season to be a Westsider! ❄️From organizing successful coat drives to hosting celebrations across all of our lo...
12/22/2025

’Tis the season to be a Westsider! ❄️

From organizing successful coat drives to hosting celebrations across all of our locations, our staff has gone the extra mile to spread cheer and give back this holiday season. Thank you to everyone across our Westside community for making this December so special! ✨

12/18/2025

Our therapists and staff go above and beyond every day to support our kiddos, and we’re so grateful for each of them. 💙 A special thank-you to James for helping create such a meaningful moment for our kids. we truly appreciate you!

🎙️On our very last episode of In Session, we talk all about OT for big kids—and how occupational therapy supports older ...
12/17/2025

🎙️On our very last episode of In Session, we talk all about OT for big kids—and how occupational therapy supports older children as expectations grow at school and at home.

Westside’s directors of OT, Alyssa Sanders, and Ali McCarrell, break down how OT helps with executive functioning, emotional regulation, sensory needs, and independence—building confidence every step of the way.

🎧 Tune in now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqfpeya0lwk

12/16/2025

I spy with my little eye...something to gift your kiddo this holiday season 👀

Westside OT Ashley is here to show why I Spy games are perfect if you're looking to grow your child's visual motor and executive functioning skills at home. Check out more of our expert-backed gift recs in our 2025 Sensory Gift Guide on our blog!️ ❄️🎁

12/12/2025

Westside Children's Therapy 🤝 Al's Cookie Mixx

We are thrilled to share Al's Cookie Mixx's locally-made gourmet cookies with our community partners! Their commitment to building careers for adults with disabilities goes hand-in-hand with our mission to help kids develop life skills with confidence. Thank you so much to everyone on the Al's team for their incredible work! 🍪✨

🎧 New episode of In Session is here!We’re talking all about counseling for older kids and teens—what sessions look like,...
12/10/2025

🎧 New episode of In Session is here!

We’re talking all about counseling for older kids and teens—what sessions look like, how therapy supports them, and why these years matter so much.

Westside’s Dr. Joyce Kraus and Kevin Stromberg break down how counseling helps with stress, anxiety, friendships, school pressure, identity, and everything that comes with growing up.

If you have teens, work with teens, or just care about youth mental health, this one’s a must-listen. 💛

🎧 Listen now on YouTube or your favorite streaming platform! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUH6ktQi7s4

12/09/2025

We have another gift recommendation on deck from one of our SLPs, Erika! 💬

With this toy set, your kiddos can expand their vocabulary and visual identification skills through finding numbers and surprises in every box. For more surprises you can share this holiday season, check out our 2025 Sensory Gift Guide on our blog! 🎁

Snowy skies made the Rockford Stroll on State Parade even more magical! ❄️After the parade, Westside proudly hosted Sens...
12/05/2025

Snowy skies made the Rockford Stroll on State Parade even more magical! ❄️

After the parade, Westside proudly hosted Sensory Santa, giving kiddos a calm, welcoming space to meet the big guy himself, and their smiles said it all. Needless to say everyone made the nice list this year!

A huge thank you to the Rockford Public Library for partnering with us to help create these special moments for families in our community. ❤️ 🎅

Part 2 of “All About ABA” is here! 🎧Chief Clinical Officer Sarah Trautman, M.A., BCBA, is back—this time breaking down h...
12/04/2025

Part 2 of “All About ABA” is here! 🎧

Chief Clinical Officer Sarah Trautman, M.A., BCBA, is back—this time breaking down how family dynamics play a huge role in every child’s ABA journey. From routines to communication to daily rhythms, ABA supports the whole family system. Don’t miss it!

12/02/2025

This month, our therapists are highlighting sensory gifts you can give your kiddos this holiday season! 🎁❄️

Whether you use kinetic sand, rice, or even soapy water, sensory bins are a great way to provide sensory input at home while enriching fine motor skills, communication, and emotional regulation.

Check out our latest blog for more gift recommendations! ➡️ https://westsidechildrenstherapy.com/blog/

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411 East Geneva Road
Carol Stream, IL
60188

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm

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Services: Physical, Occupational, Speech, Feeding, Behavior (ABA), & VitalStim Therapies Company Vision: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KSsfFWZ85s&feature=youtu.be Our Culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4WvBvNva-4 Our Clinic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfFVdl7QrTg Westside Children's Therapy is a privately owned, local clinic designed to care for all children through skilled therapeutic interventions. Westside Children's Therapy specializes in treating children ages birth through eighteen years of age. We have day, evening and weekend appointments available to best service your family's needs. Contact us: 815-469-1500

Get Started: https://westsidechildrenstherapy.com/get-started/

Where We’re Located:

Frankfort