Dr Felipe Retamal Walter
Researcher biography
Dr Retamal-Walter is Lecturer in Speech Pathology in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences at The University of Queensland. Building on over 10 years of clinical experience and academic experience in Chile, Dr Retamal-Walter completed his PhD at The University of Queensland in May 2022. His PhD project explored the nature of engagement in telepractice early intervention for families of young children with communication difficulties. Dr Retamal-Walter's interest in Information and Communication Technologies relies on the use of technology to provide person- and family-centred services directly into the home environment, which is a person's natural communication environment. His research interests also include the use of simulation, virtual/augmented reality, and other innovative approaches in the preparation and training of students from speech pathology, allied health, and other health and education disciplines.
University Profile: Dr Retamal-Walter is Lecturer in Speech Pathology in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences.
Teaching Themes: Professional Practice and Communication Skills; Disorders of Early Language Development; Children with Special Needs in Communication.
Research interests: Telepractice, Communication Difficulties, Hearing Impairment, Person- and Family-Centred Care, Early Intervention, Telehealth, Professional Education.
Publications: 4 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 book chapter.
Reviewer: Chilean Journal of Speech-Language Pathology [Revista Chilena de Fonoaudiologia]; Language and Cognition [Lenguaje y Cognicion].