Oral Motor Therapy in Phnom Penh – Strengthening the Muscles for Speech and Feeding

Behind every clear word and safe bite is a set of muscles working together in harmony. For many children, especially those with speech delays or feeding challenges, those muscles need intentional support. That’s where oral motor therapy comes in—one of the essential services offered by OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh.

The image above captures the playfulness and precision of oral motor therapy. Using fun, interactive tools and targeted techniques, our therapists help children strengthen the muscles needed for articulation and swallowing, all while keeping sessions enjoyable and stress-free.

What Is Oral Motor Therapy?

Oral motor therapy focuses on developing the strength, range of motion, and coordination of the lips, tongue, jaw, and cheeks. These muscles play a critical role in:

• Producing clear speech sounds

• Managing saliva control

• Safely chewing and swallowing food

• Supporting facial tone and oral awareness

Children with speech sound disorders, drooling, dysphagia, low muscle tone (hypotonia), or developmental delays often benefit from this form of therapy.

How OrbRom Center Supports Oral Motor Development

At OrbRom Center, we design personalized therapy plans to meet each child’s needs. Here’s how we help:

• Initial Assessment: A comprehensive developmental assessment evaluates oral muscle function, coordination, and related feeding or speech concerns.

• Hands-On Exercises: Using tools like straws, chewy tubes, oral swabs, and toothbrushes, we guide children through fun activities that build strength and control.

• Mirror Work: Children learn to mimic and repeat movements, improving awareness of their facial muscles.

• Feeding Integration: For children with eating challenges, we incorporate bite-size food practice into sessions using safe and supervised techniques.

• Parent Training: We show families how to use simple tools and techniques at home to reinforce therapy.

Our therapists often collaborate with our speech therapy and occupational therapy teams for a fully integrated approach.

Signs Your Child Might Benefit from Oral Motor Therapy

You may want to consider oral motor support if your child:

• Struggles to produce certain speech sounds clearly

• Has trouble chewing or manipulating food in their mouth

• Drools excessively past age 3

• Avoids certain textures or resists toothbrushing

• Has difficulty blowing, sucking, or using a straw

Even children who seem “just a little unclear” may be showing signs of oral-motor weakness that can benefit from early intervention.

Why Families in Phnom Penh Trust OrbRom Center

Families across Phnom Penh choose OrbRom Center because we combine skillful therapy with joyful, motivating experiences. Our sessions are:

• Fun and play-based, using child-friendly tools

• Evidence-informed and customized for each child

• Delivered by trained, experienced professionals

• Held in a sensory-aware, welcoming space (View location on Google Maps)

• Parent-inclusive to ensure continued progress at home

With each session, your child will become more confident in their ability to speak clearly, eat safely, and engage with the world.

Help Your Child Build a Stronger Voice

Oral motor development is the foundation for so many essential skills. If your child is facing difficulties in speech or feeding, OrbRom Center’s oral motor therapy in Phnom Penh offers a supportive, proven path to improvement.

Start the journey today—one smile, bite, and word at a time.