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

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]

2025-10-05T12:58:18+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Personal Blog|Tags: Inclusive Education, Occupational Therapy, OrbRom Center, Preschool Program Phnom Penh, Special Education Cambodia, Special Needs Intervention, Speech Therapy, teachers celebration, World Teachers’ Day|0 Comments

Sensory Integration vs. Sensory Strategies – Evidence, Goals, and What Parents Should Expect
Sensory Integration vs. Sensory Strategies – Evidence, Goals, and What Parents Should Expect

Sensory Integration vs. Sensory Strategies – Evidence, Goals, and What Parents Should Expect

When parents hear about “sensory therapy,” terms like Sensory Integration (SI) and Sensory Strategies are often used interchangeably—but they aren’t the same thing. At OrbRom Center, occupational therapists carefully differentiate between structured Sensory Integration Therapy and practical Sensory [Read More]

2025-10-05T00:18:46+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Early Intervention, Education, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Room, Tips for Parents|Tags: Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center, Sensory Integration vs. Sensory Strategies, Sensory Processing, Sensory Regulation, Sensory Room, sensory therapy Cambodia|0 Comments

PECS vs. Core-Word AAC – Choosing the Right AAC Path and Myths About “AAC Prevents Speech”
PECS vs. Core-Word AAC – Choosing the Right AAC Path and Myths About “AAC Prevents Speech”

PECS vs. Core-Word AAC – Choosing the Right AAC Path and Myths About “AAC Prevents Speech”

Speech Therapy Services When parents first hear about communication systems like PECS or AAC apps, the choices can feel overwhelming. At OrbRom Center, we help families find the right AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) approach for [Read More]

2025-10-05T00:15:58+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: AAC, Early Intervention, Education, Speech Therapy, Tips for Parents|Tags: AAC assessment, AAC Phnom Penh, AAC prevents speech myth, augmentative communication Cambodia, OrbRom Center, PECS vs Core-Word AAC, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|0 Comments

PROMPT Therapy – Who It’s For and What a Session Looks Like
PROMPT Therapy – Who It’s For and What a Session Looks Like

PROMPT Therapy – Who It’s For and What a Session Looks Like

Special Needs (one-on-one) HERE Parents often hear about PROMPT Therapy when exploring options for children with motor-based speech difficulties. This hands-on approach—widely used at OrbRom Center—helps children plan, coordinate, and produce clear speech sounds through structured [Read More]

2025-10-05T00:13:44+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Early Intervention, Education, Speech Therapy|Tags: apraxia of speech, motor speech disorder, OrbRom Center, PROMPT Therapy Phnom Penh, Speech Therapy Cambodia, speech therapy sessions, tactile cueing|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

International AAC Awareness Month: Giving Every Child a Voice
International AAC Awareness Month: Giving Every Child a Voice

International AAC Awareness Month: Giving Every Child a Voice

Speech Therapy Services October is International AAC Awareness Month, a time to spotlight tools and strategies that help children communicate when speech alone isn’t enough. At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, we support families exploring AAC—low-tech options [Read More]

2025-10-03T13:36:16+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Awareness, Education, Inclusion, Speech Therapy|Tags: AAC Cambodia, AAC devices, AAC Phnom Penh, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, autism communication support, International AAC Awareness Month, OrbRom Center, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|0 Comments

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

Dysgraphia: A Clear Parent-Friendly Guide
Dysgraphia: A Clear Parent-Friendly Guide

Dysgraphia: A Clear Parent-Friendly Guide

When a child can think of great ideas but struggles to get them down on paper, dysgraphia might be the reason. Unlike simple “messy handwriting,” dysgraphia is a learning difficulty in written expression. It affects handwriting, spelling, grammar, [Read More]

2025-09-29T21:11:23+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Assessments, Learning Disabilities, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy|Tags: dysgraphia Phnom Penh, dysgraphia screening, Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh, writing difficulties Cambodia|0 Comments

Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SPCD) How It Differs from ASD + Classroom Supports
Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SPCD) How It Differs from ASD + Classroom Supports

Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SPCD) How It Differs from ASD + Classroom Supports

Speech Therapy Services When a student struggles with conversation, taking turns, or understanding non-literal language, Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SPCD) might be the reason. Unlike Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), SPCD centers on the social use of [Read More]

2025-09-29T21:07:55+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Early Intervention, Education, Speech Therapy|Tags: classroom supports, OrbRom Center, pragmatic language therapy, Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder, SPCD Phnom Penh, SPCD vs ASD, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|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