We’re a passionate group of pediatric therapists.
Combining pediatric expertise with a heart for family and community.
We provide in-home pediatric OT in Northern Illinois (Lake, McHenry, Cook, DuPage, Kane Counties) and telehealth throughout all of Illinois
Our Practice
Adaptations Unlimited is a mobile therapy practice providing early intervention and pediatric occupational therapy services in Northern Illinois. As a community-based practice, each therapist visits the home and community places of the family and child. Pediatric occupational therapy works on addressing the skills of everyday life. For children, this means motor skills, play, sleep, learning new skills, and social interaction. Not in Northern Illinois? Families living in Illinois but outside of our travel range can access our services using telehealth. Our telehealth OT services are a wonderful option if you’re limiting contact with people or environments due to health concerns.
The Story Behind Adaptations Unlimited
Adaptations Unlimited has been in operations for 13 years. Began as solo-practice, founded by Kate Davis, OTD OTR/L to continue her practice in Early Intervention while working in clinics and schools. She started Adaptations as a way to provide pediatric occupational therapy in an innovative way – meeting families where they are: physically and emotionally.
Eventually, Kate transitioned to full time in private practice and then expanded the team in order to empower more practitioners to serve others. Both Kate and the OT manager Sarah take the time to mentor and train each employee in the importance of listening with authentic empathy and honoring each child’s unique pace and interests.
The team is built on the idea of being a conduit of positivity in pediatrics with an emphasis on the early intervention system. Listening to your hopes for your child around bonding, development, and play and finding ways to work towards the goals that are important.
13 years in operation
early intervention, school, and clinic experience
bonding, development, and play
positivity focus
Meet Our Team
We care deeply for every family we work with. We have a big heart for complex cases and families experiencing stress. We have the training and experience to meet every family exactly where they are, and work together to create positive changes.
– Kate Davis, CEO
As a team, we are committed to…
- Creating change by doing an exceptional job
- Providing needed services to families searching for support
- Working within the context of each environment and situation
- Following the lead of the child as an active participate
- Displaying genuine empathy
- Understanding you and helping you understand your child through the concept of attunement
- Valuing the power of environment, especially the home and outdoor environments








Lynanne MacDonald, MOT, OTR/L
I love working with children and their families in the natural environment. I want to support caregivers so they can form positive relationships with their children and help them learn and grow.
The Official Stuff
Early Intervention Credentialed Provider/Evaluator
SOS certified
Expertise and trainings in sensory processing and strengths-based approach to autism
Additional trainings in the Play Project and Hippotherapy principles, and AAC devices
Focus on parent coaching and empowerment for daily routines including sleep, mealtimes and play
Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from University of Minnesota, Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience from College of Wooster in Ohio
The Fun Stuff
As a child, I loved being outside and playing with my 3 siblings and neighbors – we had a pack of 15 + kids that met almost every afternoon. Over the summers, we would orchestrate plays, bike ride and swim in the lake.
In my free time, I love to go on long bike rides with my fiancé and we also do many road trips/weekends away.
I enjoy brewing and flavoring my own kombucha – it’s a fun science experiment.
Providing therapy in Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, Mettawa and surrounding areas.
Lynanne MacDonald, MOT, OTR/L
I love working with children and their families in the natural environment. I want to support caregivers so they can form positive relationships with their children and help them learn and grow.
The Official Stuff
Early Intervention Credentialed Provider/Evaluator
SOS certified
Expertise and trainings in sensory processing and strengths-based approach to autism
Additional trainings in the Play Project and Hippotherapy principles, and AAC devices
Focus on parent coaching and empowerment for daily routines including sleep, mealtimes and play
Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from University of Minnesota, Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience from College of Wooster in Ohio
The Fun Stuff
As a child, I loved being outside and playing with my 3 siblings and neighbors – we had a pack of 15 + kids that met almost every afternoon. Over the summers, we would orchestrate plays, bike ride and swim in the lake.
In my free time, I love to go on long bike rides with my fiancé and we also do many road trips/weekends away.
I enjoy brewing and flavoring my own kombucha – it’s a fun science experiment.
Providing therapy in Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, Mettawa and surrounding areas.
Rachel Hodges, Developmental Therapist Evaluator
My mission is to empower each family with tools and strategies to teach their child and progress towards their goals. And when a goal is met, nothing beats witnessing the excitement of the child and family.
With developmental therapy, I help children with a variety of delays/diagnosis by supporting:
Learning
Play skills
Social skills
Pre-academic skills before preschool or kindergarten
The Official Stuff
Early Intervention Credentialed Provider/Evaluator
Developmental therapy is the culmination of my undergraduate and master’s degrees in early childhood education and speech and language development.
I have 8+ years as a developmental therapist with early intervention
I value supporting the other therapists on the team by incorporating their strategies into my sessions.
The Fun Stuff
Since childhood, I’ve loved reading. So much so, that one summer in high school, I read 14 books!
When not working, you’ll find me boating, swimming at the lake, or baking for others.
Traveling is a big part of my life and so far I’ve visited 14 different countries.
Rachel Hodges, Developmental Therapist Evaluator
My mission is to empower each family with tools and strategies to teach their child and progress towards their goals. And when a goal is met, nothing beats witnessing the excitement of the child and family.
With developmental therapy, I help children with a variety of delays/diagnosis by supporting:
Learning
Play skills
Social skills
Pre-academic skills before preschool or kindergarten
The Official Stuff
Early Intervention Credentialed Provider/Evaluator
Developmental therapy is the culmination of my undergraduate and master’s degrees in early childhood education and speech and language development.
I have 8+ years as a developmental therapist with early intervention
I value supporting the other therapists on the team by incorporating their strategies into my sessions.
The Fun Stuff
Since childhood, I’ve loved reading. So much so, that one summer in high school, I read 14 books!
When not working, you’ll find me boating, swimming at the lake, or baking for others.
Traveling is a big part of my life and so far I’ve visited 14 different countries.

