What are they saying without saying it? Interpreting facial expressions and body language webinar
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Some autistic people struggle with nonverbal cues like interpreting facial expressions and body language in social situations. If you are not sure how someone is feeling, it can be difficult to know how best to respond. In this webinar intended for autistic individuals, Dr. Fakhri Shafai will describe what we know about face expression and body language processing in autism. She will also break down facial expressions tied to certain emotions and provide clues to look for when trying to decide how a person is feeling.
About the Presenter:
Fakhri Shafai, PhD, MEd, studies sensory issues, anxiety, and emotion processing differences in autism. She first worked as a behavioural intervention specialist, educational aide, and science teacher before earning her Master’s degree in Education. Dr. Shafai then went on to earn a PhD in Neuroscience at the University of British Columbia and had additional training as a postdoctoral fellow at Western University in the Brain and Mind Institute. She has worked closely with numerous Autism organizations and has provided educational presentations and webinars to groups throughout Canada. Dr. Shafai now works as the Research and Evaluation Project Coordinator for AIDE Canada. In this role, she collaborates with researchers and stakeholders across Canada to translate research and promote evidence-based practices for self-advocates and their families.
