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.

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]

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]

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]

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): The Overlooked Language Difficulty in Khmer–English Learners (Phnom Penh)

Speech Therapy Services Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects a child’s ability to understand and use language despite normal hearing, learning opportunities, and no obvious neurological cause. In Phnom Penh, Khmer–English learners with DLD are often mislabelled [Read More]

Precision Tools for Tongue Tip Lateralization & Elevation in Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy Services Effective speech production depends on fine motor control of the tongue, particularly its ability to move laterally across the oral cavity and elevate toward the alveolar ridge. At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, [Read More]

Choosing a special education school in Phnom Penh: what parents should look for

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Finding the right support for your child in Phnom Penh starts with understanding what truly makes a program effective. A special education school should provide individualized teaching, evidence-based therapies, and close collaboration with families. [Read More]

Autism School Phnom Penh

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM For many families, choosing the right school in Phnom Penh can feel overwhelming, especially when a child has been diagnosed with autism. Parents want more than academics—they want a place that understands their child’s [Read More]

Helping Children Gain Independence Through Occupational Therapy

For many families in Phnom Penh, small daily tasks like getting dressed, writing homework, or joining classroom activities can be a real challenge for their children. Occupational therapy Phnom Penh is designed to bridge these gaps, helping children [Read More]

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