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Understanding Feeding and Swallowing Disorders: Causes, Signs, and Treatment
Understanding Feeding and Swallowing Disorders: Causes, Signs, and Treatment

Understanding Feeding and Swallowing Disorders: Causes, Signs, and Treatment

Feeding and swallowing disorders, sometimes referred to collectively as dysphagia (dis-FAY-juh), can impact people of all ages. These conditions affect the complex process of moving food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. While swallowing may seem like [Read More]

2024-05-07T16:53:09+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Awareness, Education|0 Comments

Voice disorders – Symptoms and causes
Voice disorders – Symptoms and causes

Voice disorders – Symptoms and causes

Your voice is a powerful tool for communication. It allows you to express yourself, connect with others, and navigate the world around you. But what happens when your voice doesn't function properly? Voice disorders can affect anyone, at any [Read More]

2024-05-07T16:50:02+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Awareness, Education|Tags: hoarseness, laryngitis, Speech-Language Pathologist, vocal fold paralysis, vocal nodules, voice disorders, voice problems, Voice therapy|0 Comments

Understanding Hearing Impediment: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
Understanding Hearing Impediment: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

Understanding Hearing Impediment: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

Hearing impediment, also known as hearing loss, is a spectrum of conditions that affect a person's ability to detect or process sound. It can range from mild, where quiet sounds are difficult to hear, to profound, where all sound [Read More]

2024-05-07T16:33:39+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Awareness, Education|Tags: assistive listening devices, causes of hearing loss, cochlear implants, communication strategies, effects of hearing loss, hearing aids, Hearing impediment, hearing loss, solutions for hearing loss, support groups for hearing loss|0 Comments

What Is Aphasia
What Is Aphasia

What Is Aphasia

Aphasia is a communication disorder that disrupts a person's ability to process language. It can affect speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This condition arises due to damage in specific areas of the brain responsible for language function. Causes of [Read More]

2024-05-07T16:25:29+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Awareness, Education|Tags: Anomic aphasia, Aphasia, brain damage, Broca's aphasia, Communication disorder, Global aphasia, language processing, Speech Therapy, stroke, types of aphasia, Wernicke's aphasia|0 Comments

What Is Apraxia
What Is Apraxia

What Is Apraxia

Apraxia is a neurological disorder that disrupts the connection between the brain's intention to perform an action and the body's ability to carry it out. This disconnect results in difficulty executing familiar tasks despite having the necessary physical capabilities [Read More]

2024-05-07T16:19:42+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Awareness, Education|Tags: Apraxia, apraxia of speech, causes of apraxia, childhood apraxia of speech, diagnosis of apraxia, treatment of apraxia, types of apraxia|0 Comments

ADHD/ADD
ADHD/ADD

ADHD/ADD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals worldwide, regardless of location or cultural background. In Phnom Penh, ADHD presents unique challenges and opportunities for those affected and the community at large. Understanding ADHD: ADHD [Read More]

2024-04-15T16:06:45+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: ADHD, Awareness, Education|Tags: ADHD, ADHD/ADD, Awareness, Diagnosis, Mental Health, neurodevelopmental disorder, Phnom Penh, Resources, Stigma, Support, Treatment|0 Comments

Understanding Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Understanding Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Understanding Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that impacts social interaction, communication, and sensory processing. While some individuals with ASD may exhibit behaviors that challenge caregivers and educators, it's crucial to understand these behaviors stem from underlying [Read More]

Importance of Public Awareness for Autism in Cambodia
Importance of Public Awareness for Autism in Cambodia

Importance of Public Awareness for Autism in Cambodia

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts a person's social communication, behavior, and sensory processing. While the exact prevalence of ASD in Cambodia remains unknown, estimates suggest it affects roughly 1% of the population, similar [Read More]

2025-01-21T11:51:13+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism, Awareness, Education|Tags: Advocacy, AUTISM, autism awareness cambodia, Autism Cambodia, behavior, early diagnosis, Early Intervention, Educational resources, neurodevelopmental condition, Occupational Therapy, Social Communication|0 Comments

Tourette Syndrome: What You Need to Know
Tourette Syndrome: What You Need to Know

Tourette Syndrome: What You Need to Know

What is Tourette Syndrome Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder that causes people to have involuntary movements (tics) and sounds (vocal tics). Tics can be simple or complex, and they can be motor or vocal. Simple tics are [Read More]

2025-08-04T16:26:33+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Awareness, Class, Personal Blog|Tags: coping strategies, coprolalia, Diagnosis, echolalia, involuntary movements, Management, neurological disorder, prevalence, sounds, Symptoms, tics, Tourette syndrome, Treatment, TS|0 Comments

5 Reasons Why Messy Play Is Important and Benefits Children
5 Reasons Why Messy Play Is Important and Benefits Children

5 Reasons Why Messy Play Is Important and Benefits Children

Messy play is a type of play that involves children using their hands and bodies to explore different materials and textures. It can be anything from playing with sand and water to painting with finger paints or making mud [Read More]

2025-08-04T16:24:11+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism, Awareness, Behavioral therapy, Early Intervention, Education|Tags: creative, Fine motor skills, finger paints, Gross Motor Skills, Messy Play, mud pie, Sensory development, Social skills|0 Comments