Your Child Isn’t Speaking Yet? Here’s How Phnom Penh Families Can Get Support

In Phnom Penh, where education and early childhood development are increasingly valued, more parents are beginning to notice when something feels off: a child who doesn’t speak at the expected age, struggles to form words, or avoids verbal interaction altogether. While it’s easy to assume some children are “just quiet” or “will talk eventually,” speech delays are real—and early support makes a life-changing difference.

At OrbRom Center, we help children across Phnom Penh overcome speech and language challenges with individualized speech therapy services that are fun, engaging, and effective. We don’t just help children speak—we help them connect.

When Is It Time to Be Concerned?

Every child develops at their own pace, but there are clear milestones that shouldn’t be ignored. If your child is:

• 18 months old with fewer than 10 words

• 2 years old and not combining words (e.g., “more milk”)

• 3 years old and difficult for others to understand

• Avoiding talking in social settings

• Getting frustrated when trying to speak

…it may be time to seek professional speech support. In Cambodia, early action often means a better outcome—both academically and emotionally.

Why Speech Delays Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Speech difficulties are more than just “late talking.” They can affect a child’s ability to:

• Learn in school

• Make friends

• Express feelings

• Follow directions

• Develop self-confidence

In Phnom Penh classrooms, teachers often observe that children with speech issues fall behind in both language and literacy. But when these challenges are addressed early, children not only catch up—they thrive.

How Speech Therapy at OrbRom Works

At OrbRom Center, we provide one-on-one speech therapy tailored to your child’s age and ability. Our experienced therapists use play-based, research-backed methods that help children:

• Expand vocabulary

• Improve speech clarity

• Build sentence structure

• Strengthen listening and understanding

• Engage socially with others

We also provide tools for parents to reinforce progress at home—because learning doesn’t stop when the session ends.

👉 Learn more about our approach: Speech Therapy Services

What You Can Start Doing at Home Today

Phnom Penh parents often ask, “What can I do to help?” The answer: plenty. You don’t need special training to make a big difference.

Start by:

• Talking through daily routines: “We’re putting on your shoes.”

• Giving choices: “Do you want juice or water?”

• Repeating and expanding what your child says: “Ball” → “Yes, red ball.”

• Reading books and pointing out words and pictures

• Celebrating all communication—sounds, words, or gestures

These small steps make language part of everyday life, and when paired with therapy, they speed up your child’s progress.

Not Sure What’s Going On? Get a Full Evaluation

Sometimes, speech delays are linked to other developmental challenges. That’s why we offer complete developmental assessments at OrbRom Center. These help identify whether your child may also need support in areas like attention, sensory processing, or social skills.

Having a full understanding allows us to build the best plan for your child’s growth.