West Coast LDC

Speech Corner – Pronouns

Pronouns               A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun (e.g. he, she, his, her, myself etc.). Children with Developmental Language Disorder often have difficulty with pronouns. Pronoun errors can include; “Me want to go” instead of “I want to go” “He is playing” instead of “she is playing” “Him hurt himself” … Read the full article

Speech Corner – Narrative

Narrative  A narrative, or story, tells us about an event or series of events and can be real or made-up. Learning to tell stories is important for the development of social skills (many social interactions we have are based on telling stories about our own experiences) and educational skills (it helps children to understand what … Read the full article

Triple P – Positive Parenting Program

The WCLDC fully supports the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. Parents can get support, information and tips to give your child the best start in life. Triple P gives you simple, practical strategies to help raise happy and confident children. Children thrive when they are raised in a nurturing environment. The early years are … Read the full article

Speech Corner – What Kids Can Learn at the Grocery Store

What Kids Can Learn at the Grocery Store While grocery shopping with children can sometimes be stressful, there are ways of turning this regular outing into an opportunity for interaction, conversation, and fun! There is a lot to see and do at the grocery store that can support your child’s language development!   Some strategies: … Read the full article

Speech Corner – Book sharing

Book sharing Book sharing is different to simply ‘reading’ books. Book sharing is more than just reading the words in the book – it is an interaction between you and your child. When you book share with your child, you build language and support your child’s understanding (of new words, stories and language) and their … Read the full article