Using Music to Boost Speech and Social Skills in Phnom Penh Classrooms

Music is more than entertainment—it’s a powerful tool for language, memory, and connection. At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, we incorporate music into group speech therapy sessions to enhance speech, improve social skills, and make learning fun and meaningful for children.

The image above captures a joyful therapy moment where a group of children engage in singing and rhythm-based interaction with their therapist. This type of session builds speech confidence, turn-taking, and expressive language through sound, melody, and movement.

Why Music Supports Speech Development

Music activates both sides of the brain, making it ideal for speech and language therapy. It helps children:

• Improve articulation and rhythm of speech

• Learn new vocabulary and sentence structure

• Strengthen memory and recall of phrases

• Build confidence in speaking aloud

• Engage in social communication like turn-taking, listening, and responding

Songs with repetitive lyrics help children master speech patterns while having fun.

How OrbRom Center Uses Music in Therapy

Our speech-language therapists at OrbRom Center use musical methods to support communication goals. Sessions include:

• Action songs like “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” to build vocabulary

• Call-and-response songs to practice initiation and repetition

• Instrument play to support rhythm and coordination

• Group singing to foster social bonding and language modeling

• Original songs created for specific speech targets (e.g., /s/, /b/, /k/ sounds)

Music-based therapy is especially effective in group settings, where children can model, interact, and learn from one another.

Ideal for Children with Social or Communication Needs

Music therapy is especially effective for children with:

• Autism spectrum disorder

• ADHD

• Delayed expressive or receptive language

• Apraxia of speech

• Selective mutism or social anxiety

By blending structure and creativity, music becomes a safe channel for self-expression and communication growth.

Why Phnom Penh Parents Choose OrbRom Center

At OrbRom Center, we’re known for:

• Engaging, child-friendly therapy sessions

• Qualified speech-language pathologists and music-based interventions

• Support for both individual and group therapy needs

• Collaboration with teachers and parents

• Central location with easy access (view on Google Maps)

Our sessions are designed to feel like play—while delivering serious developmental impact.

Sing, Speak, and Connect with OrbRom Center

If your child thrives with music or struggles with speech, our music-based speech therapy sessions in Phnom Penh might be the perfect fit. Singing builds more than melody—it builds language, confidence, and connection.

Contact OrbRom Center to learn more about our therapy programs.