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welcome Dates Resources ClassInfo Search    to Speech and Language at Luther Lee Emerson School Mrs. Ricciutti's Home Page A better world tomorrow begins with better Speech and Language skills today.          Resources Important Dates Link to Speech Therapy at CRS & DMS Scroll Down...                          Speech therapy is a fun and motivating way to achieve clear articulation and effective language skills! My students generally receive speech therapy in small groups, and are given homework one time each week.  Completed homework and good listening in class are rewarded. Practice.... practice.... practice... leads to improvement!   Scroll Down... Is it Speech or is it Language?! Speech or Articulation refers  to the sounds our lips, teeth, and tongue produce to form words. Language refers to the system of communication we use to convey meaning from one person to another.   Speech Disorder: Articulation: Omissions or substitutions when pronouncing words. Fluency: Hesitation between sounds or words.  Repetition or prolongation of phrases or words. Voice: monotone, harsh, breathy, or singsong voice tone. Language Disorder: Slow rate of vocabulary acquisition, understanding, or employing new words. Difficulty understanding oral directions or abstract ideas. Difficulty with syntax (word order), and morphology (present/past tense). Problems engaging in conversation/social interaction with peers. Scroll Down... Contact Information: Name:  Ellen Ricciutti, M.A., CCC-SLP    Dept:  Speech and Language       Bldg:  Luther Lee Emerson School         Email:  ricciutti@nvnet.org Voicemail:  (201) 784-2084 ext 272 To top of page Top of Page