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Stuttering (Practical Guide): Early Signs, Indirect vs. Direct Therapy, and Teacher Scripts
Stuttering (Practical Guide): Early Signs, Indirect vs. Direct Therapy, and Teacher Scripts

Stuttering (Practical Guide): Early Signs, Indirect vs. Direct Therapy, and Teacher Scripts

Speech Therapy Services Families in Phnom Penh often ask how to recognize stuttering early and what to do next. This Stuttering (Practical Guide) explains the early signs, the difference between indirect and direct therapy, and gives [Read More]

2025-10-05T00:11:26+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Early Intervention, Education, Speech Therapy, Tips for Parents|Tags: assessments for stuttering, direct therapy, Early Intervention, indirect therapy, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh, Stuttering (Practical Guide), stuttering early signs, teacher scripts for stuttering|0 Comments

World Cerebral Palsy Day – October 6
World Cerebral Palsy Day – October 6

World Cerebral Palsy Day – October 6

World Cerebral Palsy Day is a global reminder to champion inclusion, access, and evidence-based support for children with CP. For families in Phnom Penh, it’s also a useful checkpoint: Are we tracking strengths and challenges, using the right [Read More]

2025-10-04T22:33:44+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Cerebral Palsy, Early Intervention, Education, Inclusion, Occupational Therapy|Tags: assessments Phnom Penh, cerebral palsy support, Early Intervention, Inclusive Education Cambodia, Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center, sensory room benefits, World Cerebral Palsy Day|0 Comments

What is Selective Mutism? A Clear Guide for Parents
What is Selective Mutism? A Clear Guide for Parents

What is Selective Mutism? A Clear Guide for Parents

Speech Therapy Services What is Selective Mutism? It’s an anxiety-based communication difficulty where a child speaks comfortably in some places (often at home) but becomes consistently silent in other settings (like school or activities). This isn’t [Read More]

2025-09-29T09:32:39+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Selective Mutism, Speech Therapy|Tags: assessments Phnom Penh, Early Intervention, OrbRom Center, selective mutism Phnom Penh, Social Communication, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh, What is Selective Mutism|0 Comments

October is Selective Mutism Awareness Month: Support, Strategies, and Hope
October is Selective Mutism Awareness Month: Support, Strategies, and Hope

October is Selective Mutism Awareness Month: Support, Strategies, and Hope

Speech Therapy Services October is Selective Mutism Awareness Month, a timely reminder that some children speak comfortably at home yet “freeze” in school, playgroups, or public places. In Phnom Penh, families often mistake this for shyness [Read More]

2025-09-29T09:28:54+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Early Intervention, Selective Mutism, Speech Therapy, Tips for Parents|Tags: assessments Phnom Penh, Early Intervention, OrbRom Center, school anxiety, Selective Mutism Awareness Month, selective mutism Phnom Penh, Social Communication, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|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]

The Benefits of Early Diagnosis in Child Development
The Benefits of Early Diagnosis in Child Development

The Benefits of Early Diagnosis in Child Development

Developmental Assessments Early childhood is a critical window for development. It's during this time that a child’s brain is most adaptable and capable of change. For parents and educators in Phnom Penh, early diagnosis of developmental [Read More]

2025-07-08T20:37:24+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Assessments|Tags: ADHD Cambodia, Autism Screening Phnom Penh, Child Development Phnom Penh, developmental assessments Cambodia, Developmental Delay, early childhood therapy, early diagnosis, Early Intervention, OrbRom Center, Special Needs Phnom Penh, Speech delay|0 Comments

Spotting Early Learning Difficulties in Phnom Penh: When to Act and How to Help
Spotting Early Learning Difficulties in Phnom Penh: When to Act and How to Help

Spotting Early Learning Difficulties in Phnom Penh: When to Act and How to Help

Developmental Assessments In Phnom Penh, many parents are unsure how to recognize the signs of early learning difficulties in young children. Struggling with numbers, letters, memory, or focus may seem like just a phase, but for [Read More]

2025-06-16T19:17:34+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Assessments|Tags: ADHD Support Cambodia, child education challenges, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia Cambodia, Early Intervention, learning difficulties Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center assessment|0 Comments

How to Know If Your Child Needs Speech Therapy in Phnom Penh
How to Know If Your Child Needs Speech Therapy in Phnom Penh

How to Know If Your Child Needs Speech Therapy in Phnom Penh

Speech Therapy Services How to Know If Your Child Needs Speech Therapy can be a pressing question for parents in Phnom Penh. Recognizing early signs of speech and language delays is crucial for your child’s social, [Read More]

2025-06-12T13:50:14+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Speech Therapy|Tags: child speech evaluation, Early Intervention, How to Know If Your Child Needs Speech Therapy, speech delay signs, Speech Development Phnom Penh, Speech Therapy Services|0 Comments

Supporting Children with Selective Mutism

Speech Therapy Services Selective mutism is a complex anxiety disorder that affects children’s ability to speak in certain social settings, despite speaking comfortably in others—most commonly at home with close family. It’s not a choice or [Read More]

2025-05-26T19:37:17+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism, Selective Mutism, Speech Therapy|Tags: anxiety disorder in children, child won't speak school, Communication Disorders, Early Intervention, OrbRom Center, selective mutism Phnom Penh, Speech Therapy Cambodia, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|0 Comments

Oral Motor Therapy and Swallow Support for Children in Phnom Penh
Oral Motor Therapy and Swallow Support for Children in Phnom Penh

Oral Motor Therapy and Swallow Support for Children in Phnom Penh

At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, we often meet families whose children struggle with chewing, swallowing, or producing speech sounds. These challenges can stem from oral motor weakness, sensory sensitivities, or neurological conditions. The good news? With early [Read More]

2025-05-18T22:27:38+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Occupational Therapy|Tags: Articulation, Cambodia, Developmental Delay, Early Intervention, feeding therapy, jaw control, lip strength, Oral Motor Therapy, Phnom Penh, Speech Therapy, swallow support|0 Comments