the colorfullyenthused
therapy studio
helping kids build
the skills they need
to grow with confidence
Occupational Therapy For Kids | COLUMBUS, OH
Your Child CAN DO HARD THINGS: LET’S Help Them BUILD THE SKILLS THE NEED TO SUCCEED
You’ve tried the reminders, new routines, sensory tools, extra practice—and you’re still watching your child struggle with things that seem like they should be easier. Sometimes, kids don’t need more practice. They need someone to figure out what’s making the task hard in the first place.
That’s where occupational therapy comes in.
Therapy should be effective—but it should also be something your child looks forward to. At The ColorfullyEnthused Therapy Studio, sessions are individualized, engaging, and intentionally designed to create those “Look what I can do!” moments.
Because when kids experience success, they don’t just build skills. They build confidence.
WHEN EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES FEEL HARDER THAN THEY SHOULD
You want your child to succeed at home, at school, and in the everyday routines that make up their life. But handwriting, homework, getting dressed, following directions, managing big feelings, or simply getting through a transition can sometimes take far more effort than expected.
Occupational therapy helps identify the skills underneath those struggles—and builds them through individualized, evidence-informed treatment that meets your child exactly where they are.
Moms + Dads
You know your child is capable—but something just isn’t clicking. Maybe emotions become overwhelming, transitions derail the whole family, homework takes twice as long as it should, they have such creative ideas but struggle to get them on to paper, or everyday routines require constant reminders.
You’re ready to understand why these things are hard and give your child practical skills that help them become more confident and independent.
Teachers
You see a student who is capable of more than their current performance shows. Maybe handwriting slows them down, attention makes independent work difficult, transitions disrupt their day, or difficulty regulating emotions gets in the way of learning.
OT can help identify the skills underneath those challenges and provide practical strategies that support success in the classroom and beyond.
What Is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy helps kids become more successful and independent in the things they need and want to do every day—from writing, dressing, and completing schoolwork to managing emotions, following routines, staying organized, and participating confidently with others.
At The ColorfullyEnthused Therapy Studio, we:
Look beneath the struggle to identify the skills making a task difficult—whether that involves fine or visual motor skills, sensory processing, executive functioning, coordination, emotional regulation, or another area of development.
Create a fun, supportive environment where kids feel seen and safe to be themselves.
Break goals into small, achievable parts that lead to great and lasting progress.
Core Occupational Therapy Services
No two children struggle for exactly the same reason—which means therapy shouldn’t look exactly the same either. Services are individualized around your child’s strengths, needs, interests, and everyday goals, with ongoing collaboration so you know what we’re working on and why.
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OT is for children with or without a diagnosis who need extra support with the skills of everyday life—from handwriting, visual & fine motor skills, cognitive processing, and school participation to emotional regulation, attention, executive functioning, sensory processing, and independence with daily routines.
Individualized 1:1 sessions are designed to meet your child’s specific goals
Evidence-based strategies are implemented creatively in alignment with their interests
Parent updates are continuous and include easy strategies to apply at home
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A diagnosis is not required to receive occupational therapy.
Children come to The ColorfullyEnthused Therapy Studio for many different reasons. Some have diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, developmental coordination disorder, dysgraphia, or developmental delays. Others simply have an area of everyday life that is harder than expected.
Treatment is based on your child’s individual strengths and functional needs—not simply their diagnosis.
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Sometimes families need support beyond a weekly OT session. Consultation services are available to help parents better understand evaluations and school plans, prepare for meetings, advocate confidently, and determine practical next steps for their child.
Meet Ashlee Schmitt, MOT, OTR/L: Your Partner in Progress
Hi, I’m Ashlee! —a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of The ColorfullyEnthused Therapy Studio.
After 10 years of working as an occupational therapist in the public schools, I created the kind of therapy space I wanted kids and families to have: individualized, encouraging, evidence-informed, and full of opportunities for kids to experience genuine success.
My goal is simple: build the skills that build confidence. I want kids to leave sessions knowing, “I can do this,” and parents to leave understanding their child better and feeling equipped to support them at home.
Every child is capable of growth. And therapy can be both meaningful and something your child looks forward to each week.
How We’ll Work Together
1 - Schedule an Evaluation
We’ll start with a comprehensive assessment to understand your child’s strengths and challenges, and to identify the root cause of their current needs.
2 - Get a Personalized Plan
You’ll receive a detailed report with individualized goals. We’ll review it together in a virtual meeting and determine our next steps.
3 - Watch Your Child Grow
Each session targets meaningful skills through achievable challenges, so your child can experience progress, build confidence, and become more independent over time.
Occupational Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Pediatric occupational therapy (OT) for?
Children do not need a diagnosis or doctor’s referral to benefit from occupational therapy, but The ColorfullyEnthused Therapy Studio has experience in treating a wide range of diagnoses including ADD and ADHD, Anxiety, Apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy, Depression, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia, Development Coordination Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and Sensory Processing Differences.
OT helps children who struggle with skills needed for everyday life, such as visual and fine motor skills, sensory processing, organization, coordination, focus, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and transitioning through the steps of daily routines, like dressing, eating dinner, completing homework, or participating in household chores.
Do you accept insurance?
ColorfullyEnthused* LLC is a private-pay practice. However, families receive a superbill that they can submit to their insurance companies for reimbursement for “out-of-network” services.
What ages do you serve?
We primarily serve children ages 5–10, with services individualized around each child’s developmental level and needs. Common areas of support include handwriting and fine motor development, emotional regulation, attention and executive functioning, sensory processing, coordination, and independence with everyday routines.
How long does therapy last?
Each treatment plan typically includes 28-32 sessions that are 45 minutes in duration.
Let’s Celebrate Every Win.
Your child is capable of growth—and sometimes the right support makes all the difference.
Together, we’ll build meaningful skills, create achievable wins, and help your child experience more of those “Look what I can do!” moments.
Hope starts here.
