Occupational
Therapy For
ADHD
Helping kids with ADHD build focus, regulation, confidence, and daily life skills with individualized care.
Therapy for Children with ADHD to Help Them Flourish
Kids with ADHD work hard all day to keep up, stay focused, manage big feelings, follow directions, and finish tasks that look simple from the outside,but require so much cognitive effort on the inside. When handwriting, homework, transitions, morning routines, organization, and emotional regulation feel hard, home and school life start to feel stressful for everyone.
You’ve tried timers, charts, reminders, rewards, movement breaks, and every tip you’ve found on the internet. Some strategies help for a day or two, but the same patterns keep showing up. Your child feels frustrated, you feel worn out, and daily routines start requiring more energy than they should.
In occupational therapy, we help children with ADHD build skills around focus, regulation, handwriting, organization, and independence. Every session is thoughtfully designed around your child’s strengths, interests, and goals–so they feel successful, supported, and excited to keep growing.
What Is Occupational Therapy for ADHD?
Occupational therapy (OT) helps children with ADHD strengthen the skills they need to participate more successfully at home, at school, and in everyday routines. OT, specifically for kids with ADHD, supports:
Emotional regulation - building tools to manage frustration, big feelings, and transitions with more confidence
Attention and executive functioning – supporting focus, task initiation, planning, organization, flexibility, and follow-through
Fine motor and handwriting skills – improving hand strength, pencil control, writing endurance, spacing, sizing, and legibility
Visual-motor integration – strengthening how the eyes, hands, and body work together for writing, copying, drawing, and school tasks
Daily living routines – supporting independence with dressing, organizing materials, following multi-step directions, and managing everyday responsibilities
Occupational Therapy is Perfect For
Children with ADHD who struggle with focus, emotional regulation, handwriting, routines, or organization
Kids who rush through work, avoid writing, lose materials, or feel frustrated during homework
Families who want practical strategies that support home, school, and everyday life
Parents looking for structured, individualized therapy that still feels joyful, encouraging, and strengths-based
How We’ll Work Together
Most treatment plans include 24–28 weekly sessions, giving children the consistency they need to feel safe, supported, and ready to grow.
Initial Evaluation
$350 (reduced to $250 with a recent external evaluation)
Your child receives a comprehensive evaluation that includes:
A detailed report that explains what you’re seeing and the specific breakdown of skills needing a boost
A personalized therapy plan with clear, measurable goals
A virtual review meeting to review the report and the plan, and to talk through next steps
Ongoing Occupational Therapy Sessions
$95 for 45 minutes
Each ADHD-focused OT plan includes:
1:1 therapy with Ashlee, shaped around your child’s strengths
Skill-building activities that support focus, confidence, and independence
Parent collaboration and daily notes to help carry progress into home and school routines
“Ashlee is fantastic! I highly recommend her. She worked with my son to help him prep for Kindergarten, and she helped him master his pencil grip and other fine motor tasks (zipping, etc). She is so upbeat and also clearly knows what she is doing! Can't say enough good things about her!” Abbie Ames
Meet Your Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Ashlee Schmitt, MOT, OTR/L
Hi, I’m Ashlee, a pediatric occupational therapist in Columbus, OH, and the founder of ColorfullyEnthused LLC.
I’ve spent more than a decade helping children with ADHD build skills that support focus, regulation, confidence, and independence. My approach is gentle, engaging, strengths-based, and joyful. I believe every child deserves therapy that celebrates who they are and helps them feel proud of what they’re learning to do.
My goal is simple: create a space where children with ADHD feel safe to practice, make mistakes, strengthen regulation, and succeed–one small win at a time.
“I can’t say enough positive things about Ashlee, an amazing Occupational Therapist, and the practice she created, ColorfullyEnthused*. Ashlee is incredibly motivated, driven, and truly passionate about her work, and it shines through in everything she does. She consistently goes above and beyond, whether it’s creating engaging activities for kids, sharing valuable tips for parents/caregivers, or developing custom-made resources. Her love for OT is evident in the way she approaches each day with energy and creativity. ColorfullyEnthused* is lucky to be led by someone who brings so much heart and expertise into everything she does. I highly recommend her practice to anyone seeking quality, compassionate occupational therapy services. Any family or professional who has the chance to work with Ashlee is in exceptional hands!”
—Brooke Oldaker
Occupational Therapy fOR ADHD: FAQs
How does occupational therapy help children with ADHD?
Occupational therapy for ADHD helps children build the skills they need in the classroom and at home, such as focus, regulation, handwriting, organization, routines, and independence.
Does occupational therapy help with ADHD and emotional regulation?
Yes. OT helps children recognize what their bodies need, practice regulation strategies, and build routines that support calmer transitions, fewer shutdowns, and more successful participation.
Does OT help children with ADHD improve handwriting?
Yes. Many children with ADHD struggle with handwriting because writing requires multiple components of attention, fine motor control, visual-motor skills, planning, and endurance. OT helps strengthen those underlying skills so writing feels more manageable.
What age range do you work with?
We primarily support children ages 5 to 12, though younger or older children are considered based on need.
Do you accept insurance?
ColorfullyEnthused LLC is a private-pay practice, and superbills are available for families who plan to request reimbursement. Parents should contact their insurance company directly to confirm their out-of-network benefits and coverage details.
How long are treatment plans?
Most treatment plans include 24–28 weekly sessions. Formal progress reports with data specific to the child’s measurable goals are provided every 6-8 sessions.
Hope Starts
Here.
Your child is capable of so much. Let’s help them build confidence to show it.
