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.

How Occupational Therapy Enhances Planning and Sequencing Skills in Young Learners

In Phnom Penh, many children are developing stronger thinking skills and independence thanks to early occupational therapy. At OrbRom Center, we focus not just on physical abilities, but on crucial cognitive functions—like planning, sequencing, and organization. These skills [Read More]

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How Sensory Toys Like Pop Tubes Support Occupational Therapy for Children

In a world full of sensory input, some children need extra support to process the sounds, sights, and feelings they experience every day. For children with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing disorder, tools like fidget pop tubes can [Read More]

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Emotional Regulation in Children: Why Occupational Therapy Helps Build Better Boundaries

Children express emotions in different ways—some loud and active, others more withdrawn. For many children with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing challenges, regulating emotions and behaviors in social environments can be overwhelming. At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, [Read More]

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Fine Motor Play and Cognitive Growth

In the early years of development, every small movement matters. Activities like stacking blocks or manipulating toys may seem simple, but they play a huge role in building the foundation for future academic and life skills. At OrbRom [Read More]

Building Strength Through Play

At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, therapy doesn’t always look like traditional classroom work. For many children, especially those with developmental delays, autism, or ADHD, movement-based occupational therapy can be one of the most effective ways to improve [Read More]

Inside a Sensory Gym: How Occupational Therapy Spaces Support Development

Step into a sensory gym, and you’ll quickly see it’s no ordinary playroom. These purpose-built spaces—like those found at Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh—are designed to enhance motor coordination, balance, sensory regulation, and attention through structured movement. For children [Read More]

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Improving Focus and Cognitive Flexibility Through Occupational Therapy in Phnom Penh

In Phnom Penh, more families are turning to occupational therapy to help their children build foundational cognitive skills—like focus, attention to detail, and cognitive flexibility. These skills are critical for success in both academic and daily life, yet [Read More]

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The Power of Playground Therapy: Supporting Gross Motor Skills Through Occupational Therapy

Slides, swings, and climbing frames may look like simple fun—but for young children, they’re also powerful tools for building gross motor skills, balance, and sensory processing. At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, our occupational therapy approach includes outdoor [Read More]

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Fine Motor Development and Focus: How Occupational Therapy Builds Independence in Young Children

In Phnom Penh, families are discovering how powerful early occupational therapy can be in nurturing independence, focus, and daily living skills in their children. One of the most essential areas targeted through therapy is fine motor development—the coordination [Read More]

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Climbing Towards Confidence: The Power of Occupational Therapy for Gross Motor Development

Gross motor development is more than just learning how to run, jump, or climb. It’s about building the strength, balance, coordination, and confidence children need to interact with the world around them. At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, [Read More]

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