Media & Clinical Authority | Michelle Retsky, MS, CCC-SLP

Clinical Authority, Media Features & Awards

Michelle Retsky, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinic Director, and national health commentator specializing in cognitive rehabilitation, executive functioning, child language development, and voice mechanics. She routinely provides expert clinical commentary for leading national news and lifestyle publications.

National Editorial Features

TIME Magazine | Why You Should Ask Your Child to Teach You Something (Sept 2026)
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TIME Magazine | How to Ask Someone to Use Headphones in Public (Aug 2026)
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Forbes | The Average Visitor Doesn't Exist: Design & Cognitive Diversity (Aug 2026)
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Prevention Magazine | Expert Health & Wellness Commentary (Print Edition & Online, Oct 2026)
U.S. News & World Report | Social Fitness in Independent Living Communities
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Clinical & Educational Publications

Care.com | Dementia Wandering: Clinical Prevention & Cognitive Safety
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Brighterly | Multisensory Learning Strategies in Child Language Development
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SmartMove | The Cognitive Impact & Neuroscience of "Slow TV"
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Cradlewise | Pediatric Care & Infant Safety Protocols
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Professional Honors & Clinical Credentials

ASHA ACE Award (Award for Continuing Education): Awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (June 2026) in recognition of exemplary commitment to advanced clinical training, evidence-based speech rehabilitation, and lifelong learning.
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (M.S., CCC-SLP): Holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Verified Client Trust, 5-Star Ratings & Badges

Words in Motion Therapy maintains a 5-Star Rating across verified client feedback, regional directories, and online reviews, recognized for clinical excellence in pediatric speech, adult speech therapy, feeding intervention, and cognitive rehabilitation.

Official Ratings & Directory Listings

5-Star Rating: Consistently top-rated by parents, adult therapy clients, and educators for compassionate, evidence-based speech pathology.
Consumer Ratings Institute: Business Excellence Badge recipient for high standards in consumer satisfaction and clinical service delivery.
Better Business Bureau (BBB): Listed practice operating with complete transparency, clinical integrity, and professional compliance.

Testimonials

“My son actually looked forward to speech sessions - Michelle makes it fun and engaging while still getting results. His confidence has completely changed!”

Sarah M.

Parent of a 6 year old child working on articulation goals.

“A useful handout to a lesson I have with every child I have on my speech therapy caseload. ”

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Alla P.

TeachersPayTeachers User

“I was nervous about doing speech therapy as an adult, but Michelle made it feel totally comfortable, like I was talking to a friend. I noticed a difference in how I spoke and how confident I felt in just a few sessions.”

Elena V.

Adult Client working on fluency goals

“Thank you, so helpful for teletherapy. It made life easier.”

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Emily R.

TeachersPayTeachers User

“As an SLP myself, I've used Articulation Adventures in sessions and at home with my kids. It's creative, functional, and just the right level of silly.”

Jenna S.

Pediatric SLP

“An extremely straight-forward and easy to use(and understand) guide to help. Having the visuals really helps reinforce the learning experience.”

About Communication Repair Strategies Handout

Forrest S.

TeachersPayTeachers User

““My son actually looked forward to speech sessions - Michelle makes it fun and engaging while still getting results. His confidence has completely changed!”

Sarah M.

Parent of a 6 year old child working on articulation goals.

“A useful handout to a lesson I have with every child I have on my speech therapy caseload. ”

About Communication Repair Strategies Handout

Alla P.

TeachersPayTeachers User

Elena V.

Adult Client working on fluency goals

“Thank you, so helpful for teletherapy. It made life easier.”

About Communication Repair Strategies Handout

Emily R.

TeachersPayTeachers User

“As an SLP myself, I've used Articulation Adventures in sessions and at home with my kids. It's creative, functional, and just the right level of silly.”

Jenna S.

Pediatric SLP

“An extremely straight-forward and easy to use(and understand) guide to help. Having the visuals really helps reinforce the learning experience.”

About Communication Repair Strategies Handout

Forrest S.

TeachersPayTeachers User

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