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Adaptive Pencils: Small Tools That Make Handwriting Easier for Kids
Adaptive Pencils: Small Tools That Make Handwriting Easier for Kids

Adaptive Pencils: Small Tools That Make Handwriting Easier for Kids

When children struggle to hold a regular pencil, writing quickly becomes stressful for them and for the adults supporting them. Adaptive pencils give children a more stable, comfortable grip so they can focus on ideas instead of fighting [Read More]

2025-11-19T13:09:36+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Early Intervention, Education, Inclusion, Learning Disabilities, Occupational Therapy|Tags: adaptive pencil grips, Adaptive pencils, Fine motor skills, handwriting support, Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center, special needs occupational therapy, Special Needs School|0 Comments

Learning Through Play: Why It Works in Early Education
Learning Through Play: Why It Works in Early Education

Learning Through Play: Why It Works in Early Education

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Play isn’t a “break” from learning—it is learning. In early education, Learning Through Play builds the brain’s wiring for attention, language, problem-solving, and social skills. When children stack blocks, pretend to be shopkeepers, or [Read More]

2025-11-08T08:20:53+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Early Intervention, Inclusion, Preschool Program|Tags: Assessments, early education, Fine motor skills, Inclusive Education, Learning Through Play, Occupational Therapy, Play-Based Learning, Preschool Program, School Readiness, Sensory Play|0 Comments

Home-Based Occupational Therapy Activities for Parents
Home-Based Occupational Therapy Activities for Parents

Home-Based Occupational Therapy Activities for Parents

Parents play a powerful role in supporting their child’s growth and development. While therapy sessions at OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh provide structured support, what happens at home between sessions is just as important. Home-based occupational therapy activities [Read More]

2025-10-15T06:45:03+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism, Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Diet, Sensory Room, Special Education, Special Needs, Tips for Parents|Tags: Child Development, daily routines, executive functioning, Fine motor skills, home-based therapy, Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh, parent support Cambodia, Sensory Play|0 Comments

Building Everyday Skills with Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh
Building Everyday Skills with Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh

Building Everyday Skills with Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh

Occupational therapy plays an important role in helping children develop the practical skills they need for independence, confidence, and success in daily life. For many families, it’s not just about therapy sessions—it’s about giving children the tools to [Read More]

2025-09-22T18:20:13+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Personal Blog|Tags: assessments Phnom Penh, Child Development Cambodia, Early Intervention Phnom Penh, Fine motor skills, Inclusive Education Phnom Penh, Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center, Sensory Processing, Special Needs Support, Therapy for Children|2 Comments

Building Skills Through Play: How Occupational Therapy in Phnom Penh Transforms Children’s Lives
Building Skills Through Play: How Occupational Therapy in Phnom Penh Transforms Children’s Lives

Building Skills Through Play: How Occupational Therapy in Phnom Penh Transforms Children’s Lives

In Phnom Penh, a growing number of parents are turning to occupational therapy as a crucial support for their children’s development. Whether it’s improving motor skills, sensory integration, or building independence in daily activities, occupational therapy offers practical, [Read More]

2025-05-25T16:55:10+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Occupational Therapy|Tags: Child Therapy Cambodia, Fine motor skills, Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center, pediatric OT Phnom Penh, Sensory Integration Therapy, sensory play Phnom Penh, therapy for children Cambodia|0 Comments

Motor Skills Milestones: When Should Parents Be Concerned?
Motor Skills Milestones: When Should Parents Be Concerned?

Motor Skills Milestones: When Should Parents Be Concerned?

Developmental Assessments Watching your child grow and develop new abilities is one of the greatest joys of parenting. From rolling over and crawling to walking and running, every achievement feels like a major celebration. However, for [Read More]

2025-05-14T16:18:03+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Assessments, Early Intervention|Tags: Cambodian parents guide, Developmental Assessments, Fine motor skills, Gross Motor Skills, motor delays in children, motor skills milestones, Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center|0 Comments

How Occupational Therapy Can Help Children Who Struggle with Writing
How Occupational Therapy Can Help Children Who Struggle with Writing

How Occupational Therapy Can Help Children Who Struggle with Writing

For many children in Phnom Penh and beyond, writing is more than just putting words on paper. It involves complex motor, sensory, and cognitive skills that must work together smoothly. When any of these areas are challenged, children [Read More]

2025-05-14T16:12:41+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Occupational Therapy|Tags: Fine motor skills, handwriting help, Occupational Therapy for Children, Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center, pencil grip, Sensory Integration, visual-motor integration, writing difficulties in children|0 Comments

Struggling with Motor Skills? How Occupational Therapy Transforms Lives
Struggling with Motor Skills? How Occupational Therapy Transforms Lives

Struggling with Motor Skills? How Occupational Therapy Transforms Lives

Every child deserves the chance to explore their world with confidence. But for many families in Phnom Penh, challenges with motor skills can prevent their child from fully participating in daily activities, school, and play. Whether it’s difficulty [Read More]

2025-05-13T23:23:39+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Occupational Therapy|Tags: ADHD motor skills, Autism Therapy Phnom Penh, developmental therapy Phnom Penh, Fine motor skills, Gross Motor Skills, motor skill delays, Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center, Phnom Penh child therapy, Sensory Processing|0 Comments

Why Puzzle Play Supports Cognitive Development in Early Education
Why Puzzle Play Supports Cognitive Development in Early Education

Why Puzzle Play Supports Cognitive Development in Early Education

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Puzzles might seem like simple playtime activities, but at OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, they’re an important part of our cognitive development program. Whether a child is neurotypical or has learning differences such as [Read More]

2025-05-03T08:45:45+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Preschool Program|Tags: ADHD classroom strategies, autism learning tools, Cognitive Development, early education Cambodia, Fine motor skills, OrbRom Center, Preschool Phnom Penh, puzzle play therapy|0 Comments

Sensory Play with Kinetic Sand: Why It’s More Than Just Fun
Sensory Play with Kinetic Sand: Why It’s More Than Just Fun

Sensory Play with Kinetic Sand: Why It’s More Than Just Fun

At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, sensory play is not just a break from learning—it is learning. One of the most effective and engaging tools we use is kinetic or sensory sand. This colorful, moldable material offers more [Read More]

2025-05-03T08:33:35+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Occupational Therapy|Tags: Fine motor skills, kinetic sand autism, OrbRom Center, Phnom Penh occupational therapy, Sensory Integration, sensory play ADHD, sensory sand therapy, Special Education Cambodia|0 Comments