It can be frustrating when a child speaks, but their words aren’t clear—especially when others struggle to understand them. Parents in Phnom Penh often hear their child’s speech and think, “I understand them, but no one else does.” This challenge is often linked to articulation difficulties—when a child has trouble physically producing certain sounds correctly.

At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, we provide specialized articulation therapy to help children improve speech clarity, boost confidence, and communicate effectively with the world around them.

What Are Articulation Disorders?
Articulation refers to how speech sounds are physically produced using the tongue, lips, teeth, and vocal tract. An articulation disorder means a child consistently mispronounces certain sounds, making their speech unclear or hard to understand.

Examples include:

  • Saying “wabbit” instead of “rabbit” (substituting /w/ for /r/)

  • Dropping final consonants: “ca” for “cat”

  • Lisping on /s/ or /z/ sounds

  • Difficulty with blends like “sp,” “br,” or “gl”

Mild errors are common in early development, but if sound issues persist beyond the expected age range, therapy is recommended.

When Should You Be Concerned?
Children develop sounds in a predictable sequence. For example:

  • By age 3: should produce /p/, /m/, /b/, /t/, /d/, /n/

  • By age 4–5: should be able to say /k/, /g/, /f/, /v/, /y/

  • By age 6–7: should master /s/, /z/, /sh/, /ch/, /r/, /th/

If your child:

  • Is hard to understand by strangers after age 3

  • Frequently avoids speaking due to embarrassment

  • Replaces or omits sounds long past the developmental window

  • Gets frustrated when people ask them to repeat

…it’s time to consider an Assessment at OrbRom Center to explore articulation therapy.

How Articulation Therapy at OrbRom Works
Our speech-language pathologists use a structured but engaging approach to help children learn correct sound production. Therapy may include:

  • Auditory discrimination: Teaching the child to hear the difference between incorrect and correct sounds

  • Visual cues and mirror work: Using mirrors and gestures to guide mouth positioning

  • Tactile feedback: Helping the child feel how the sound is made

  • Repetition and practice: Building from isolated sounds to full words, phrases, and sentences

  • Games and movement: To keep sessions fun and motivating

Each session is tailored to the child’s age, sound errors, and learning style. Parents are included in the process to ensure progress continues at home.

Why Articulation Therapy Matters
Speech clarity impacts more than just communication. It affects:

  • Academic performance: Unclear speech can interfere with reading, spelling, and oral presentations

  • Social confidence: Children may withdraw or avoid group settings if they feel misunderstood

  • Self-esteem: Ongoing corrections from adults and peers can affect how a child views themselves

At OrbRom Center, we don’t just work on sounds—we help children speak clearly and confidently.

Home Practice and Parental Support
Consistent home practice accelerates progress. Our therapists teach families how to:

  • Practice sounds during daily routines (e.g., brushing teeth = “tooth,” “brush,” “clean”)

  • Use games like “I Spy” to target specific sounds

  • Offer gentle correction by repeating the correct word back without pressure

We also recommend sensory tools like the Sleep Sound Machine for better rest and self-regulation, and the Sensory Rocking Chair to help with focus and calm during homework or practice time.

These items are available in our Sensory Shop and support the sensory needs that often accompany articulation issues.

Why Phnom Penh Families Trust OrbRom Center
OrbRom Center is a trusted provider of speech therapy services in Cambodia. Our articulation therapy program is led by certified professionals who understand both the technical and emotional aspects of speech challenges.

We offer:

  • Individualized therapy plans

  • Progress tracking with clear goals

  • Bilingual support (Khmer and English)

  • Sensory-friendly environments for comfort and engagement

  • Ongoing communication with parents and teachers

Our goal is to help every child be understood—clearly and confidently.

Conclusion: Helping Your Child Speak with Confidence
Articulation therapy is about more than fixing sounds—it’s about giving children the tools to be heard, understood, and accepted. In Phnom Penh, OrbRom Center offers expert, supportive speech therapy for children struggling with unclear speech.

If your child is difficult to understand or avoiding speaking in public, now is the time to act. Let’s work together to help them speak clearly, confidently, and proudly.

Visit our Speech Therapy Services to learn more and schedule an assessment today.

We are the only Preschool specialized on children with special needs in PhnomPenh.

  • Internationally qualified teachers
  • Cambodia’s largest sensory room
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Covered outdoor playground

 📞 Phone: 077.455.993
Telegram Link: https://t.me/OrbRom