Special Education Archives

OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh provides specialized education services for children with diverse learning needs, including autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and learning disabilities. Our Special Education program is tailored to each child’s strengths, challenges, and goals, using evidence-based teaching methods and individualized education plans (IEPs). We offer small class sizes, inclusive classrooms, and one-on-one support to promote academic, social, and emotional development. Our team of trained special educators and therapists work collaboratively with families to ensure meaningful progress. At OrbRom, we believe every child deserves a chance to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

ODD vs. ADHD vs. Anxiety in Classrooms: Signs and Response Strategies
ODD vs. ADHD vs. Anxiety in Classrooms: Signs and Response Strategies

ODD vs. ADHD vs. Anxiety in Classrooms: Signs and Response Strategies

Developmental Assessments In schools, it’s common to see students who struggle with attention, behavior, or emotional regulation. But not every challenging behavior points to the same underlying issue. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and [Read More]

2025-09-29T21:15:37+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: ADHD, Assessments, Behavioral therapy, Special Education, Tips for Parents|Tags: adhd phnom penh, anxiety in Cambodian schools, classroom strategies, developmental assessments Cambodia, ODD Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center|0 Comments

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD): School Symptoms, Smart Accommodations, and Local Assessment Reality
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD): School Symptoms, Smart Accommodations, and Local Assessment Reality

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD): School Symptoms, Smart Accommodations, and Local Assessment Reality

Developmental Assessments When a child can hear but struggles to make sense of what they hear, Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) may be the reason. In Phnom Penh classrooms, APD can look like inattention or “not following [Read More]

2025-09-29T21:03:05+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Assessments, Special Education, Speech Therapy|Tags: APD assessment Phnom Penh, APD symptoms at school, Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), Cambodian schools, classroom accommodations, listening in noise, OrbRom Center, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|0 Comments

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) – Not the Same as Speech Delay
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) – Not the Same as Speech Delay

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]

2025-09-29T20:48:50+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Special Education, Speech Therapy|Tags: Developmental Language Disorder Phnom Penh, DLD assessment, DLD vs speech delay, language difficulties in children, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|0 Comments

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

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]

2025-09-27T00:17:29+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Early Intervention, Special Education, Speech Therapy, Tips for Parents|Tags: AAC apps Cambodia, AAC Phnom Penh, augmentative communication Cambodia, communication devices children Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center AAC, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|0 Comments

Advice About School if Your Child Is Autistic
Advice About School if Your Child Is Autistic

Advice About School if Your Child Is Autistic

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Choosing the right school for your child is always important, but when your child is autistic, the decision becomes even more critical. In Phnom Penh, more families are looking for inclusive, supportive education that [Read More]

2025-08-21T08:38:22+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism, Early Intervention, Education, In the News, Learning Disabilities, Special Education, Speech Therapy, Tips for Parents|Tags: advice autistic child school, autism assessment Phnom Penh, Autism School Phnom Penh, Autism Support Cambodia, OrbRom Center autism services|2 Comments

Speech Delay vs. Speech Disorder
Speech Delay vs. Speech Disorder

Speech Delay vs. Speech Disorder

Speech Therapy Services All children develop at their own pace—but when a child struggles to speak or be understood, many parents wonder: is it just a delay, or is it something more? Understanding the difference between [Read More]

2025-08-04T20:00:11+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Special Education, Speech Therapy, Tips for Parents|Tags: child speech evaluation Phnom Penh, communication delay Cambodia, language therapy Cambodia, speech delay vs speech disorder, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|0 Comments

Therapist in Cambodia
Therapist in Cambodia

Therapist in Cambodia

In Phnom Penh, families seeking support for children with developmental delays, behavioral concerns, or learning differences are increasingly recognizing the importance of finding the right therapist. Whether it's speech challenges, sensory processing issues, or difficulty focusing in class, [Read More]

2025-07-31T00:57:20+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism, Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, Speech Therapy|Tags: Early Intervention Cambodia, Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center, Phnom Penh Therapy Services, sensory therapy Phnom Penh, Special Needs Support Cambodia, therapist in Cambodia, therapy for children Cambodia|0 Comments

Inclusive Education in Phnom Penh: Why Special Needs Schools Are Transforming Learning for All
Inclusive Education in Phnom Penh: Why Special Needs Schools Are Transforming Learning for All

Inclusive Education in Phnom Penh: Why Special Needs Schools Are Transforming Learning for All

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Every child has the right to learn in a supportive, respectful, and inclusive environment. Yet, for many children with disabilities or learning differences, traditional classrooms do not always offer the support they need to [Read More]

2025-07-23T21:00:30+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism, Early Intervention, Education, Learning Disabilities, Preschool Program, Sensory Room, Special Education, Speech Therapy, Tips for Parents|Tags: ADHD school Cambodia, autism education Phnom Penh, Inclusive Education Cambodia, OrbRom Center, Special Education Support, Special Needs School Phnom Penh, therapy-based learning Phnom Penh|0 Comments

Autism Therapy in Cambodia: Finding the Right Support for Your Child
Autism Therapy in Cambodia: Finding the Right Support for Your Child

Autism Therapy in Cambodia: Finding the Right Support for Your Child

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Raising a child with autism comes with unique challenges and rewards. In Cambodia, parents are increasingly seeking professional support to help their children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Fortunately, autism therapy in Cambodia is [Read More]

2025-07-23T20:30:09+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Assessments, Autism, Early Intervention, Education, Sensory Diet, Special Education, Tips for Parents|Tags: autism center Phnom Penh, Autism Support Phnom Penh, Autism Therapy Cambodia, Early Intervention Cambodia, Occupational Therapy for Autism, Special Needs Therapy Cambodia, Speech Therapy Cambodia|0 Comments

My child is not talking — what now?
My child is not talking — what now?

My child is not talking — what now?

Speech Therapy Services It can be deeply concerning when a child isn't speaking as expected. Parents in Phnom Penh often find themselves worrying, searching for answers online, and asking, “Is this normal? Should I wait? Should [Read More]

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