Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed

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About Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed

I am an experienced Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher with a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Flinders University, Australia. I have 8 years of experience working with children with a wide range of special needs, including autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities.

ODD vs. ADHD vs. Anxiety in Classrooms: Signs and Response Strategies

Developmental Assessments In schools, it’s common to see students who struggle with attention, behavior, or emotional regulation. But not every challenging behavior points to the same underlying issue. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and [Read More]

Dysgraphia: A Clear Parent-Friendly Guide

When a child can think of great ideas but struggles to get them down on paper, dysgraphia might be the reason. Unlike simple “messy handwriting,” dysgraphia is a learning difficulty in written expression. It affects handwriting, spelling, grammar, [Read More]

Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SPCD) How It Differs from ASD + Classroom Supports

Speech Therapy Services When a student struggles with conversation, taking turns, or understanding non-literal language, Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SPCD) might be the reason. Unlike Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), SPCD centers on the social use of [Read More]

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD): School Symptoms, Smart Accommodations, and Local Assessment Reality

Developmental Assessments When a child can hear but struggles to make sense of what they hear, Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) may be the reason. In Phnom Penh classrooms, APD can look like inattention or “not following [Read More]

Childhood Apraxia of Speech: A Deep Guide for Parents

Speech Therapy Services When a child struggles to say words clearly despite knowing exactly what they want to communicate, parents often wonder if it’s more than a speech delay. Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a [Read More]

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) – Not the Same as Speech Delay

Speech Therapy Services Many families worry when their child speaks late or struggles with words. While “speech delay” is a common phrase, it often misses a more complex condition known as Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Unlike [Read More]

What is Selective Mutism? A Clear Guide for Parents

Speech Therapy Services What is Selective Mutism? It’s an anxiety-based communication difficulty where a child speaks comfortably in some places (often at home) but becomes consistently silent in other settings (like school or activities). This isn’t [Read More]

October is Selective Mutism Awareness Month: Support, Strategies, and Hope

Speech Therapy Services October is Selective Mutism Awareness Month, a timely reminder that some children speak comfortably at home yet “freeze” in school, playgroups, or public places. In Phnom Penh, families often mistake this for shyness [Read More]

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