Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed

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.

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]

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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]

Lesson Spotlight: Making Inferences

Special Needs (one-on-one) HERE At OrbRom Center, we design lessons that go beyond memorizing facts. One powerful skill we focus on is making inferences—helping children read between the lines, connect clues, and explain why something might [Read More]

Strengthening Attention Span and Persistence Through Play in Phnom Penh

ADHD SERVICES HERE Short, focused play can train big skills. At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, Strengthening Attention Span and Persistence Through Play is a daily goal—not an afterthought. In sessions like [Read More]

Interoception 101: Teaching Kids to Notice Body Signals for Better Self-Regulation

Interoception is often called the “hidden sense.” It’s the ability to notice and understand internal body signals—like hunger, thirst, temperature, or the need to use the bathroom. For children in Phnom Penh, especially those with autism, ADHD, or [Read More]

Beginning AAC in Phnom Penh: A Parent’s Guide to Devices, Apps, and Myths

Speech Therapy Services Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) gives children who struggle with speech another way to express themselves. For families in Phnom Penh, AAC can feel overwhelming at first—there are devices, apps, symbols, and even [Read More]

DIR/Floortime vs. ESDM vs. ABA vs. SCERTS: Choosing the Right Approach for Your Child

Special Needs (one-on-one) HERE When exploring therapy options for children with autism or developmental differences, families may come across DIR/Floortime, ESDM, ABA, and SCERTS. Each approach has its own philosophy, methods, and evidence base. Understanding these [Read More]

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Auditory Processing Disorder at School: What Teachers Can Do Tomorrow

Speech Therapy Services Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is not about hearing loss—it’s about how the brain interprets sounds. A child with APD might hear your words clearly but struggle to understand, especially in noisy classrooms. In [Read More]

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Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Signs, Assessment, and Effective Treatment

Speech Therapy Services Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor-planning speech disorder: the brain struggles to send precise movement plans to the lips, tongue, jaw, and palate. In Phnom Penh, CAS can be mistaken for [Read More]

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