OrbRom Center Archives - Special Needs Support, Speech Therapy & Occupational Therapy

Singapore Cambodia International Academy (SCIA) MoU: Inclusive Education Partnership Phnom Penh with OrbRom Center
Singapore Cambodia International Academy (SCIA) MoU: Inclusive Education Partnership Phnom Penh with OrbRom Center

Singapore Cambodia International Academy (SCIA) MoU: Inclusive Education Partnership Phnom Penh with OrbRom Center

Developmental Assessments An inclusive education partnership Phnom Penh is more than a formal announcement—it is a practical commitment to help students succeed through early identification, coordinated support, and shared responsibility. With OrbRom Center and Singapore Cambodia [Read More]

2026-01-13T13:48:28+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Awareness, Collaborations|Tags: child assessments, Early Intervention, Inclusive Education, inclusive education partnership Phnom Penh, learning support, OrbRom Center, SCIA MoU, Singapore Cambodia International Academy SCIA|0 Comments

AAC Training Session with Rasika, Speech Language Pathologist at OrbRom Center
AAC Training Session with Rasika, Speech Language Pathologist at OrbRom Center

AAC Training Session with Rasika, Speech Language Pathologist at OrbRom Center

Speech Therapy Services AAC training session work looks very different when it is done well. In the recent AAC training session led by Rasika Haggepolа Arachchi, Speech Language Pathologist at OrbRom Center, the focus was not [Read More]

2025-12-20T15:25:30+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: AAC, Education, Preschool Program, Speech Therapy|Tags: AAC speech therapy, AAC training session, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Nonverbal Communication, OrbRom Center, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|Comments Off

Building Confidence and Connection: Supporting Children with Autism Through Daily Routines
Building Confidence and Connection: Supporting Children with Autism Through Daily Routines

Building Confidence and Connection: Supporting Children with Autism Through Daily Routines

Speech Therapy Services Many families start their journey with Autism feeling unsure of where to begin. For a mother, the process can feel overwhelming, especially when routines, communication, and emotional needs look different from other children. [Read More]

2025-12-07T09:18:45+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism, Early Intervention, Education, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, Special Needs|Tags: AUTISM, Autism Support Cambodia, care, mother, OrbRom Center, parenting Autism, routines for Autism, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|Comments Off

Preschool Language Scales Fifth Edition (PLS-5): A Closer Look for Parents
Preschool Language Scales Fifth Edition (PLS-5): A Closer Look for Parents

Preschool Language Scales Fifth Edition (PLS-5): A Closer Look for Parents

Assessments When a young child is not talking as expected, parents often feel worried but unsure what to do next. The Preschool Language Scales Fifth Edition (PLS-5) is a trusted, play-based assessment that helps speech-language specialists [Read More]

2025-12-07T05:52:31+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Assessments|Tags: child language assessment, Developmental Assessments, OrbRom Center, PLS-5 language assessment, Preschool Language Scales Fifth Edition (PLS-5), speech and language delay, Speech Therapy Cambodia|Comments Off

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Turning Awareness into Action at OrbRom Center
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Turning Awareness into Action at OrbRom Center

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Turning Awareness into Action at OrbRom Center

Special Needs (one-on-one) HERE Every year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities reminds the world that inclusion is not a “nice extra” – it is a basic right. For families in Phnom Penh raising children [Read More]

2025-12-01T11:19:20+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Awareness, Early Intervention, Education, Inclusion|Tags: Developmental Assessments Phnom Penh, disability awareness Cambodia, Inclusive Education Cambodia, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, OrbRom Center, Special Education Phnom Penh, special needs intensive intervention|Comments Off

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|Comments Off

Building Stronger Support for Learners: iCAN’s Visit to OrbRom Center
Building Stronger Support for Learners: iCAN’s Visit to OrbRom Center

Building Stronger Support for Learners: iCAN’s Visit to OrbRom Center

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Inclusive education in Phnom Penh grows stronger when schools and therapy centers work side by side. That is exactly what happened during the recent visit of Beverly Titmuss, Learning Support Leader at iCAN British [Read More]

2025-11-19T12:53:16+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Collaborations, Early Intervention, Education, Inclusion|Tags: Developmental Assessments Phnom Penh, iCAN British International School, Inclusive Education Cambodia, inclusive education in Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center, school–therapy collaboration, Special Education Cambodia, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|Comments Off

The Role of Social Stories in Supporting Communication and Behavior
The Role of Social Stories in Supporting Communication and Behavior

The Role of Social Stories in Supporting Communication and Behavior

Speech Therapy Services Social stories are short, personalized narratives that teach everyday situations step by step—and the role of social stories in supporting communication and behavior is powerful for many neurodivergent children. By pairing clear language [Read More]

2025-11-07T03:28:38+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Autism, Early Intervention, Education, Inclusion, Learning Disabilities, Preschool Program, Special Education, Special Needs, Speech Therapy|Tags: Autism Communication, behavior support, communication strategies, OrbRom Center, parent tips, Social skills, social stories, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh, Visual Supports|Comments Off

Using Visuals and PECS Cards for Autism Communication
Using Visuals and PECS Cards for Autism Communication

Using Visuals and PECS Cards for Autism Communication

Speech Therapy Services When children struggle to speak, pictures can unlock communication. Using visuals and PECS cards for autism communication gives children a clear, low-pressure way to express needs, make choices, and join social routines—at home, [Read More]

2025-11-07T03:27:24+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Personal Blog|Tags: AAC, Autism Communication, OrbRom Center, PECS Phnom Penh, picture exchange, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh, using visuals and PECS cards for autism communication, Visual Supports|Comments Off

How AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Supports Nonverbal Children
How AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Supports Nonverbal Children

How AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Supports Nonverbal Children

Speech Therapy Services Families often ask how AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) supports nonverbal children and whether it will “replace speech.” In practice, AAC does the opposite: it opens communication, reduces frustration, and creates more opportunities [Read More]

2025-11-07T03:25:37+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: AAC, Autism, Early Intervention, Education, Speech Therapy|Tags: AAC devices, AAC for nonverbal children, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, autism communication strategies, Early Intervention, OrbRom Center, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|Comments Off