Lindsay Hayes, MS, OTR/L

Lindsay earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from DePaul University and her Master of Occupational Therapy from North Central College. Growing up as the fourth oldest of ten children, she developed a natural passion for working with kids at a very young age!

Clinical Superpower: Lindsay utilizes play-based and sensory-informed approaches to help children of all abilities build skills and gain confidence. She specializes in supporting children with Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, sensory processing differences, and other neurological conditions. She is dedicated to using a strength-based approach to ensure meaningful and individualized progress.

Why She Loves Pediatrics: Lindsay is deeply committed to meeting each child exactly where they are. She loves using a play-based approach to help children thrive across all areas of occupation, celebrating every step as they gain independence and confidence in their daily lives.

Fun Fact: Outside of work, Lindsay loves exploring local coffee shops and attending Pilates classes. She is also a huge dog lover and spends her free time playing with her three pups—two French bulldogs and one English bulldog!