Why visuals matter: effective approaches to executive function and communication

Presented by Jennifer Winstone and Jessica Shahbazi

Webinar overview 

Research tells us that visuals do more than aid understanding - they support the way people think, plan and interact. When they’re personalised and meaningful, their impact extends far beyond the page or screen.

This session explores why visuals matter, why they sometimes fail and how to personalise them for meaningful impact. Drawing on evidence, lived experience and everyday practice, we’ll share practical strategies clinicians and educators can use straight away to strengthen executive functioning and communication outcomes.

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how visuals can move beyond compliance or convenience to become everyday enablers of connection, regulation and independence.

Target audience

This is a member-only webinar.

Speech pathologists, allied health professionals, allied health assistants, teachers, educators. 

Webinar details 

The details of this webinar are: 

• This is a LIVE webinar, delivered via zoom
• This webinar will run for 60 minutes, including time for Q & A at the end 
• A recording of the webinar will be available to all AGOSCI members

Webinar date 

Monday 8 December 2025

Webinar start time

VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS: 7pm

QLD: 6pm

SA: 6:30pm

NT: 5:30pm

WA: 4pm

Presenters

Jennifer Winstone is a speech therapist with extensive experience in inclusive education and disability support. She has worked in transdisciplinary teams supporting autistic people and those with intersecting intellectual disability and mental health needs. Jennifer also lectures medical students on communication and disability. As co-founder of MyComms, she brings her expertise in communication accessibility, executive functioning and complex communication to the design of innovative digital supports that are evidence-based, practical and person-centred.

Jessica Shahbazi is a teacher and positive behaviour support practitioner with experience across education, disability and community inclusion. She has worked alongside families, schools and services to embed strengths-based, practical strategies that support participation and autonomy for people with diverse communication needs. Jessica is co-founder of MyComms, where she leads on design and implementation, drawing on her expertise in executive functioning, behaviour support and co-design with people with lived experience. Her work emphasises collaboration, accessibility and sustainable approaches to inclusive practice.

Disclosure

AGOSCI is grateful to Jennifer and Jessica for presenting this webinar to the AGOSCI community. 

AGOSCI acknowledges that differing views and opinions may be discussed throughout this webinar and may not always align with AGOSCI philosophies.

AGOSCI is an independent body and does not endorse individual expertise, products or brands over others.

AGOSCI acknowledges the presence and contributions of all suppliers and expertise in the Australian and International communities of AAC and diverse communication.