Speech Therapy for Patients

December 18, 2025

Aara & Bronagh, two newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists from the University of London, volunteered at CSC for several months. Here is their blog:
Over the past three months, we’ve been volunteering at CSC and other organisations in Cambodia, supporting children with cleft lip, palate, and hearing impairments as well as providing support and training to other professionals. CSC provides more than a hundred free cleft surgeries every year, supported by Smile Train, and many children require continued speech and language therapy. It’s been inspiring to work with the staff and further strengthen and support the development of their Speech and Language Therapy Department. We have fully enjoyed embracing the Cambodian culture, language, and healthcare system. It has been an incredibly rewarding experience, and we’ve enjoyed meeting and supporting families from across the country. Every day has been different, and we have learnt so much during our time here at CSC. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to further our knowledge and experience as newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists.

A huge thank you to the CSC team for making us feel so welcome. We’re excited to see how Speech and Language Therapy continues to grow in Cambodia!

Author: Ellen Interlandi

Ellen, a registered nurse, and her husband Brian, an anesthesiologist, have been active volunteers at CSC since 2008. Ellen has undergraduate degrees in both Nursing and Spanish Literature, and a graduate degree in Health Management. Since 2020, Ellen has volunteered in the role of Stakeholder Relations, connecting with our generous supporters, interacting with visiting surgeons and students, and disseminating updates on Children's Surgical Centre.

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