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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|Comments Off

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|Comments Off

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|Comments Off

Childhood Apraxia of Speech: A Deep Guide for Parents
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: A Deep Guide for Parents

Childhood Apraxia of Speech: A Deep Guide for Parents

Speech Therapy Services When a child struggles to say words clearly despite knowing exactly what they want to communicate, parents often wonder if it’s more than a speech delay. Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a [Read More]

2025-09-29T20:55:26+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Apraxia, Speech Therapy|Tags: CAS Phnom Penh, child communication disorder, childhood apraxia of speech, motor speech disorder, OrbRom Center, speech delay vs CAS, Speech Therapy Cambodia|Comments Off

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|Comments Off

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|Comments Off

DIR/Floortime vs. ESDM vs. ABA vs. SCERTS: Choosing the Right Approach for Your Child
DIR/Floortime vs. ESDM vs. ABA vs. SCERTS: Choosing the Right Approach for Your Child

DIR/Floortime vs. ESDM vs. ABA vs. SCERTS: Choosing the Right Approach for Your Child

Special Needs (one-on-one) HERE When exploring therapy options for children with autism or developmental differences, families may come across DIR/Floortime, ESDM, ABA, and SCERTS. Each approach has its own philosophy, methods, and evidence base. Understanding these [Read More]

2025-09-27T00:15:14+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Assessments, Autism, Behavioral therapy, Early Intervention|Tags: ABA Therapy Phnom Penh, Autism Therapy Phnom Penh, DIR/Floortime Phnom Penh, ESDM Cambodia, OrbRom Center, SCERTS model Cambodia, special needs intervention Cambodia|Comments Off

Auditory Processing Disorder at School: What Teachers Can Do Tomorrow
Auditory Processing Disorder at School: What Teachers Can Do Tomorrow

Auditory Processing Disorder at School: What Teachers Can Do Tomorrow

Speech Therapy Services Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is not about hearing loss—it’s about how the brain interprets sounds. A child with APD might hear your words clearly but struggle to understand, especially in noisy classrooms. In [Read More]

2025-09-27T00:08:58+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Speech Therapy|Tags: APD Cambodia, APD classroom strategies, APD teacher tips, auditory processing assessments, Auditory Processing Disorder Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|Comments Off

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): The Overlooked Language Difficulty in Khmer–English Learners (Phnom Penh)
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): The Overlooked Language Difficulty in Khmer–English Learners (Phnom Penh)

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): The Overlooked Language Difficulty in Khmer–English Learners (Phnom Penh)

Speech Therapy Services Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects a child’s ability to understand and use language despite normal hearing, learning opportunities, and no obvious neurological cause. In Phnom Penh, Khmer–English learners with DLD are often mislabelled [Read More]

2025-09-26T23:58:27+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Speech Therapy|Tags: bilingual language disorder Cambodia, Developmental Language Disorder Phnom Penh, DLD Khmer English, Khmer English learners, language assessment Phnom Penh, narrative intervention, OrbRom Center, parent coaching, SLP Cambodia, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|Comments Off

Choosing a special education school in Phnom Penh: what parents should look for
Choosing a special education school in Phnom Penh: what parents should look for

Choosing a special education school in Phnom Penh: what parents should look for

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Finding the right support for your child in Phnom Penh starts with understanding what truly makes a program effective. A special education school should provide individualized teaching, evidence-based therapies, and close collaboration with families. [Read More]

2025-09-22T19:05:09+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Personal Blog|Tags: Developmental Assessments Phnom Penh, Inclusive Education Cambodia, individual learning plan, Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center, Phnom Penh special education, Special Education School|2 Comments