For more than 40 years, CHAT (formerly known as the Center for Speech and Language or CSLD) has changed lives through engaging therapy that works. We advocate for our clients and raise awareness about communication challenges and their impact on our families and communities. Our work in clinics, schools, and programs has helped countless children. We are constantly innovating to bring services to those who need them most.
How We Help
Conditions We Treat
Learn more about the conditions we treat and how we can help!
Summer Programs
Our summer programs are not only fun and engaging, but they deliver results!
Meet Kamryn
Our “Chicago Bears Kid”
Our Schools
We are proud to partner with schools across Illinois to provide life changing speech services to children in need. Learn more about some of our school partners:
Recent News + Blog
Lynfred Winery Selects CHAT as June 2020 Charity of the Month!
On #GivingTuesday 2019, Lynfred Winery Roselle and Wheeling announced their 2020 charity of the month recipients, and we are so ...
“Are you going to cry?”
Our Annual Appeal Changed Felix’s Life Felix is a Chicago 4th grader. We began supporting him with speech ...
40th Anniversary Celebration
On September 25, we honored the legacy of our founder, Phyllis Kupperman, with a special celebration to mark ...