Occupational Therapy for ADHD: Improving Focus, Organization, and Self-Regulation in Phnom Penh

Children with ADHD often struggle with attention, impulse control, organization, and completing everyday tasks. While medication can help manage symptoms, occupational therapy (OT) provides hands-on strategies to build the practical skills kids need to succeed at home, in school, and in social situations.

At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, our occupational therapy program offers individualized, evidence-based interventions for children with ADHD—helping them gain control, structure, and confidence in daily life.

How Occupational Therapy Helps Children with ADHD

OT doesn’t just treat symptoms—it helps children build lasting skills. At OrbRom, our therapists support children with ADHD by focusing on:

• Executive functioning (planning, time management, sequencing)

• Sensory regulation (staying calm and focused)

• Fine and gross motor coordination

• Organizational skills for school and home tasks

• Self-monitoring and task completion

Explore how we support children with ADHD.

Common Challenges OT Addresses

Children with ADHD may experience:

• Fidgeting and difficulty sitting still

• Losing materials or forgetting steps in a task

• Meltdowns during transitions or changes in routine

• Trouble following instructions and staying organized

• Poor handwriting or coordination

• Constant movement or daydreaming during class

These challenges are not due to laziness—they’re rooted in neurological and sensory differences that OT can support.

Learn more about occupational therapy for sensory needs.

What OT Sessions Look Like at OrbRom

Every session is customized to the child’s profile and learning style. A typical session might include:

• Movement-based tasks to improve attention span

• Visual schedules to help organize multi-step activities

• Sensory tools for calming (weighted items, fidgets, deep pressure)

• Structured games to support working memory and impulse control

• Practice completing homework or classroom tasks independently

See how one-on-one instruction builds focus and independence.

Sensory Regulation and ADHD

Many children with ADHD are also sensory seekers or avoiders. They may:

• Constantly move, spin, or climb

• Overreact to sounds or touch

• Struggle to stay alert without stimulation

• Get overwhelmed by busy environments

OT provides sensory strategies that help children regulate their input, whether they need calming tools or energizing movement.

Discover how sensory aids can help children focus.

Building Executive Functioning Skills

Executive functions are the mental processes that help with:

• Planning

• Prioritizing

• Organizing materials

• Starting and finishing tasks

OT helps children with ADHD:

• Use checklists, visual timers, and routines

• Break large tasks into manageable steps

• Practice organizing their backpacks or desks

• Monitor their behavior and progress

These are lifelong skills essential for academic and personal success.

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Working With Families and Schools

We collaborate with parents and teachers to ensure therapy extends beyond our clinic. Our team:

• Shares practical strategies for home and classroom use

• Provides sensory and organizational tools

• Communicates regularly with schools

• Offers structure to reduce frustration and build consistency

With everyone working together, children with ADHD can thrive in every environment.

Give Your Child the Tools to Thrive

ADHD doesn’t have to limit your child’s potential. With the right therapy and support, they can learn to focus, plan, organize, and regulate their energy.

OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh is here to help with occupational therapy that’s compassionate, structured, and effective.

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