Introduction to AAC Coaching | September 2026
Learn how coaching can support AAC implementation
Join Dr Sam Brydon for a 2.5-hour online webinar introducing a coaching approach to supporting communication partners working with children who use AAC.
This practical session is designed to build your confidence and provide a starting point for incorporating coaching techniques into AAC practice. Drawing on current research and her doctoral work, Sam introduces a manageable coaching model along with essential coaching skills to support AAC implementation across real-world settings
You’ll learn:
- Why training alone often isn’t enough to support AAC implementation
- Key differences between training and coaching approaches
- A practical coaching model grounded in current research
- Essential coaching skills, with opportunities to practice
- Ways to begin integrating coaching techniques into your own AAC practice
Date: Monday 21st September 2026
Time: 11:00am – 1:30pm AEST (Sydney)
Price: $137.50 inc GST
Delivery: Live online (no recording available)
Presenter: Dr Sam Brydon
Who is this workshop for?
- Speech pathologists
- Professionals working in the AAC space
- Clinicians interested in moving towards a coaching approach when supporting communication partners
About Our Presenter
Dr Sam Brydon is a speech language pathologist with over 25 years’ experience, including more than 20 years in AAC. She completed her doctoral research in 2024 through Massey University (Aotearoa / New Zealand), focusing on the supports communication partners need to successfully implement AAC.
