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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

Stuttering (Practical Guide): Early Signs, Indirect vs. Direct Therapy, and Teacher Scripts
Stuttering (Practical Guide): Early Signs, Indirect vs. Direct Therapy, and Teacher Scripts

Stuttering (Practical Guide): Early Signs, Indirect vs. Direct Therapy, and Teacher Scripts

Speech Therapy Services Families in Phnom Penh often ask how to recognize stuttering early and what to do next. This Stuttering (Practical Guide) explains the early signs, the difference between indirect and direct therapy, and gives [Read More]

2025-10-05T00:11:26+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Early Intervention, Education, Speech Therapy, Tips for Parents|Tags: assessments for stuttering, direct therapy, Early Intervention, indirect therapy, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh, Stuttering (Practical Guide), stuttering early signs, teacher scripts for stuttering|0 Comments

Language Disorder in Bilingual (Khmer–English) Children: Myths, What’s Typical, and Red Flags
Language Disorder in Bilingual (Khmer–English) Children: Myths, What’s Typical, and Red Flags

Language Disorder in Bilingual (Khmer–English) Children: Myths, What’s Typical, and Red Flags

Speech Therapy Services Parents often wonder whether growing up with two languages causes delays. It doesn’t. Language Disorder in Bilingual (Khmer–English) Children is not created by bilingualism; it’s a distinct difficulty with understanding and/or using language—across [Read More]

2025-10-05T00:07:52+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Early Intervention, Education, Speech Therapy|Tags: bilingual language delay, developmental assessment Phnom Penh, Early Intervention Cambodia, Khmer English bilingual development, Language Disorder in Bilingual (Khmer–English) Children, language disorder signs, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|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

Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Building Inclusion in Cambodia
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Building Inclusion in Cambodia

Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Building Inclusion in Cambodia

Developmental Assessments October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to highlight acceptance, inclusion, and practical support for children with Down syndrome. Across Cambodia, this observance is a reminder that with the right guidance, [Read More]

2025-10-02T09:15:42+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Awareness, Down Syndrome|Tags: developmental assessments Cambodia, Developmental Assessments Phnom Penh, Down Syndrome Awareness Month Cambodia, Down Syndrome Awareness Month Phnom Penh, Down syndrome Cambodia, Down syndrome support Cambodia, Inclusive Education Cambodia, Occupational Therapy Cambodia, Occupational Therapy Phnom Penh, Speech Therapy Cambodia, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|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

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) – Not the Same as Speech Delay
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) – Not the Same as Speech Delay

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) – Not the Same as Speech Delay

Speech Therapy Services Many families worry when their child speaks late or struggles with words. While “speech delay” is a common phrase, it often misses a more complex condition known as Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Unlike [Read More]

2025-09-29T20:48:50+07:00By Sophaneth HENG, B.Ed, M.Ed|Categories: Special Education, Speech Therapy|Tags: Developmental Language Disorder Phnom Penh, DLD assessment, DLD vs speech delay, language difficulties in children, Speech Therapy Phnom Penh|0 Comments

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|0 Comments