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Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Turning Awareness Into Better Support
Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Turning Awareness Into Better Support

Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Turning Awareness Into Better Support

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a good time to move beyond labels and focus on what children actually need to grow, communicate, learn, and feel understood. For many families in Cambodia, this week is [Read More]

2026-03-16T14:54:27+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Awareness, Early Intervention, Education, In the News, Inclusion|Tags: ADHD Support Cambodia, Autism Support Cambodia, Developmental Assessments, Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Inclusive Education Cambodia, Neurodiversity, Neurodiversity Celebration Week, OrbRom Center, Special Needs Support|0 Comments

What Do We Actually Know About Autism? Insights from Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen and Dr. Jordan Peterson

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDWZa_7WrFg In Episode 562 of The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen—one of the world’s leading autism researchers—joins Dr. Peterson to unravel the deep, often misunderstood layers of autism. Their discussion [Read More]

2025-08-03T13:50:29+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism, Awareness, Personal Blog|Tags: Autism Phnom Penh, autism podcast, Autism Research, Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen, empathy and autism, Jordan Peterson autism episode, Neurodiversity, systemizing brain|Comments Off

Autism and Eye Contact: Understanding What It Really Means
Autism and Eye Contact: Understanding What It Really Means

Autism and Eye Contact: Understanding What It Really Means

Special Needs (one-on-one) HERE When we think of typical social behavior, eye contact often comes to mind. In many cultures, looking someone in the eye is seen as a sign of attention, honesty, or connection. But [Read More]

2025-07-11T20:16:45+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism, Awareness|Tags: autism and eye contact, autism assessment Cambodia, autism intervention, Autism Phnom Penh, autism signs in children, Autism Support Phnom Penh, Autism Therapy Cambodia, child avoids eye contact, Neurodiversity, OrbRom Center|Comments Off

The Positive Side of Autism: Strengths We Should Celebrate
The Positive Side of Autism: Strengths We Should Celebrate

The Positive Side of Autism: Strengths We Should Celebrate

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM When most people hear the word “autism,” they often think about challenges—but what about the strengths? In Phnom Penh, where awareness about autism is steadily growing, it’s time to shift the narrative from limitation [Read More]

2025-04-14T22:41:59+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism|Tags: Autism Education, Autism Phnom Penh, autism strengths, Autism Therapy Cambodia, Neurodiversity, OrbRom Center, positive traits of autism|Comments Off

Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It is a time to recognize and value the unique strengths of individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other [Read More]

2025-03-17T15:46:22+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: ADHD, Autism, Awareness, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Early Intervention, Education, Learning Disabilities, Selective Mutism, Special Education, Tips for Parents|Tags: ADHD, AUTISM, Developmental Assessments, Inclusive Education, Learning Differences, neurodivergent support, Neurodiversity, Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Special Needs Intervention|Comments Off

Autism Acceptance Week Is Just One Month Away!
Autism Acceptance Week Is Just One Month Away!

Autism Acceptance Week Is Just One Month Away!

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Autism Acceptance Week is just around the corner, beginning in one month! This annual event is a time to raise awareness, foster inclusion, and celebrate the strengths and abilities of individuals with autism. At [Read More]

2025-03-05T12:32:06+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism, Awareness|Tags: Autism Acceptance Month, Autism Acceptance Week, Autism Awareness, autism inclusion, Autism Support, Neurodiversity, Occupational Therapy, Special Needs Intervention, Speech Therapy|Comments Off

Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Every year, communities around the globe come together to recognize and celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration Week. This event, which typically takes place in the first week of March, serves as a platform for raising awareness and understanding about neurodiversity – [Read More]

2024-03-20T13:15:09+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Education|Tags: Acceptance, ADHD, AUTISM, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024, Neurodiversity Celebration Week Cambodia|Comments Off

$Child using math manipulatives to understand number concepts at OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh$

Dyslexia in Cambodia
Dyslexia in Cambodia

Dyslexia in Cambodia

In Cambodia, dyslexia stands as a distinct learning disability that affects an individual's ability to read, write, and spell. Despite its prevalence, often misconstrued as a mere lack of intelligence or effort, dyslexia is a complex neurobiological condition that [Read More]

2023-11-20T15:32:49+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Dyslexia|Tags: Cambodia, Dyslexia, Education, Learning Disabilities, Neurodiversity, Special Needs|Comments Off

Nurturing Neurodiversity: Embracing Autism Cultural Responsiveness
Nurturing Neurodiversity: Embracing Autism Cultural Responsiveness

Nurturing Neurodiversity: Embracing Autism Cultural Responsiveness

In an increasingly interconnected world, recognizing and respecting diverse cultures is paramount to fostering inclusive and thriving communities. While much attention has been paid to cultural sensitivity, a growing movement advocates for the recognition of neurodiversity, encompassing the vast [Read More]

2023-11-17T11:55:27+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism|Tags: autism cultural responsiveness, celebrating neurodiversity, flexible support, inclusive communities, Neurodiversity, neurotypical norms, person-first language, self-advocacy, Sensory Sensitivities|Comments Off

Autism and the Brain: What We Know So Far
Autism and the Brain: What We Know So Far

Autism and the Brain: What We Know So Far

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex and multifaceted condition that affects the way individuals communicate, interact with others, and respond to the world around them. While the exact causes of ASD are still being investigated, there is growing [Read More]

2023-11-06T14:24:23+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism|Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorder, brain, Communication, Diagnosis, environment, genetics, Neurodiversity, research, Social Interaction, Treatment|Comments Off