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The Personal Blog section of OrbRom Center offers insights, reflections, and stories from educators, therapists, and parents working with children who have special needs in Cambodia. These posts share real experiences, challenges, and successes in the journey of inclusive education and therapy. From tips on speech development to sensory-friendly strategies, each article is written to inform and inspire. Readers gain a behind-the-scenes look at our daily work, community impact, and the values that drive us. It’s a space for connection, learning, and advocacy—amplifying voices that matter in special education.

Simple Household Items That Boost Speech and Language Development

Speech Therapy Services At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, we believe that speech and language development doesn’t have to happen only inside a therapy room. Everyday items found in your home can become powerful learning tools. [Read More]

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Halloween at OrbRom Center Preschool

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM This morning’s Halloween celebration at OrbRom Center Preschool wasn’t only about costumes—it was purposeful play that supports language, social connection, and self-regulation. Themed days give young learners a safe reason to practice turn-taking, follow [Read More]

Early Signs of Special Needs & Tantrums: Practical Strategies from our Bluebird British International School Collaboration

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Last week, our team delivered a staff training session at Bluebird British International School, focusing on two essential topics for early childhood educators: recognizing early signs of special needs and supporting children during emotional [Read More]

Delighted to Welcome Vicki Gardner from the International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP)

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM We were truly grateful to welcome Vicki Gardner, Head of Secondary Student Success at the ISPP – International School of Phnom Penh, to OrbRom Center. Her visit was both heartwarming and inspiring, reflecting a [Read More]

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Strengthening Inclusion Through Collaboration: CIA FIRST Visit OrbRom Center

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM OrbRom Center recently had the pleasure of welcoming two remarkable leaders from CIA FIRST International School — Emmy Cheung Tat, Director of Student Support Services, and Dr. Kristen M. Perkins, Inclusion Leader and Child [Read More]

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How Speech Therapy Supports Social-Emotional Learning and Confidence

Speech Therapy Services In Cambodia, more parents and educators are recognizing that communication is not just about talking — it’s about connection. For many children, especially those in Phnom Penh and surrounding areas, developing strong communication [Read More]

World Teachers’ Day: Celebrating the Heart of Learning at OrbRom Center

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Every year on October 5, the world takes a moment to celebrate the people who make learning possible—our teachers. At OrbRom Center, this day is more than a date on the calendar; it’s a [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]

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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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]

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