Senses Cultural

03/19/2025

Senses Cultural is celebrating Nowruz and the arrival of spring with a series of community events and artistic showcases. The announcement highlights the organization’s mission to promote cultural diversity and artistic expression, featuring the renowned artist Mehri Yazdani in the KVIE Arts Showcase. This program bridges historical narratives with modern art. Additional initiatives in the future include an interactive art exhibition and projects spotlighting emerging artists. Mehri Yazdani’s interview will be broadcast live on March 19 at 7:00 PM and March 20 at 10:30 PM. You can also watch the interview online here:
https://www.kvie.org/kvie-arts-showcase/
https://sensescultural.org/celebration-of-nowruz-and-spring/

01/30/2025

📢 We are excited to announce that Episode 10 of SensesPod 🎙️is out now!

listen here:
https://sensescultural.org/sensespod/

Welcome to the Senses Cultural Podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories, groundbreaking insights, and impactful conversations from leaders who are shaping the future.

Today, we are honored to feature Dr. Aubyn Stahmer, the newly appointed director of the UC Davis MIND Institute. Dr. Stahmer is an internationally renowned clinical psychologist, autism expert, and a tireless advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, training, and clinical care.

With over two decades of experience and a remarkable track record of advancing autism intervention, Dr. Stahmer’s leadership is opening new doors to innovation and collaboration. Her vision focuses on ensuring access to services for marginalized communities and empowering families worldwide.

Join us as we explore her inspiring journey, groundbreaking research, and her vision for the future of autism care and support. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Thank you for listening, and welcome to Senses Cultural!

12/29/2024

Empowering the Autism Community: A Global Initiative by Senses Cultural and the Center for ABT (Autism Specific Behavior Therapy)

Senses Cultural is thrilled to announce an initiative to empower individuals with autism, their families, therapists and teachers with exceptional resources, learning opportunities, and expert consultation. In partnership with the Center for Autism-Specific Behavior Therapy (ABT), we are launching an initiative to create a brighter future for the autism community.

The Center for Autism-Specific Behavior Therapy offers comprehensive resources, guidance, training, and supervision to professionals, parents, students, and those impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Through its robust online presence, ABT ensures that people around the world can access evidence-based information and support.

This initiative is led by Dr. Vera Bernard-Opitz, a German psychological psychotherapist and behavior analyst (BCBAD/IBA) renowned for her pioneering work in autism therapy. Through ABT, she has made her decades of expertise accessible to a global audience, providing invaluable tools such as free training videos, innovative therapy materials, and links to critical resources.

At Senses Cultural, we believe in community-driven solutions. Explore the wealth of free information and tools available through the attached website, share them with friends and family, and contribute to this global mission. Together, we can try to empower autistic individuals and their families to thrive.

Visit us today and be part of this transformative journey!

Learn more and access resources here.
http://autismnewseu.com/
*https://sensescultural.org/new-year-new-hope/

11/15/2024

Senses Cultural is delighted to welcome you to the next installment of our Cooking for Autism series at the home of Tata Monfared on 🗓️ Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 🕐 1:00 pm.

🎉 Join us in celebrating life and our community’s continued work to create a better future. We will enjoy a delicious meal of Abghosht, an authentic Persian lamb broth.

Please RSVP by 🗓️ January 7, 2025 to ✉️ [email protected] to join us for this special event.
$30 per person.

Here is the PayPal link to pay for this event.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=H6H8SR2LCTEZN

Visit our website:
https://sensescultural.org/cooking-for-autism-rsvp-by-january-7-2025/



Honoring the Resilience of Women in nursing their families, In addition to our usual discussions of autism and Fragile X syndrome research and outreach, this event will celebrate the resilience and commitment of women in Iran, We are honored to have Ms. Shidokht Ansari as our guest speaker, sharing insights from her life and discussing her book. “From a lineage shaped by tradition and resilience, she embodies the enduring strength that Iranian women have exemplified throughout history. In the face of historical upheaval, including the post-revolutionary shifts in Iran, she stands as part of a legacy of women who have steadfastly upheld the rights and values of their communities.

10/07/2024

Senses Cultural Hosts “Cooking For Autism” Featuring KVIE Leadership, UCD MIND Institute Scientists, and Local Community Advocates:

To see the report and the photo gallery please go to the link below:
https://sensescultural.org/senses-cultural-hosts-cooking-for-autism-featuring-kvie-leadership-ucd-mind-institute-scientists-and-local-community-advocate/

07/17/2024

Senses Cultural is excited to invite you to an exclusive sit-down dinner on September 11th 2024 at 6PM to enjoy some delicious Persian cuisine as part of our continuing Cooking for Autism program.

We will be featuring friends and collaborators of Senses Cultural from PBS KVIE Sacramento, the UCD MIND Institute, and more. We hope to create a fun and informative environment to discuss a new initiative to produce media interviews in conjunction with KVIE to promote Senses Cultural’s collaborative research project to develop gene therapy treatments for Fragile X syndrome.

To join us for a fantastic meal and lively discussion please send your RSVP and $150 per person by September 1st to the email [email protected] or PayPal.

Venue: 557 Crocker Road, Sacramento, CA 95864

Together we can build a more inclusive and supportive future for families and children dealing with Autism, Fragile X, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon!



https://sensescultural.org/cooking-for-autism-rsvp-by-september-1st/

06/26/2024

After a year of delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic we were able to celebrate our first Cooking for Autism luncheon on June 14th 2024.

As a small group of friends and neighbors we met two distinguished professors from the UCD MIND Institute, Drs. Randi and Paul Hagerman, and heard their insights about the collaborative research program initiated by Senses Cultural. The gathering was focused on learning about Senses Culturals’ research collaboration with the Hagermans and Dr. Prigione from Dusseldorf University in Germany. We learned about new avenues for the treatment of Fragile X syndrome, autism, and related neurodevelopmental disorders (Learn more about our research here).

This was a motivational gathering focused on kindness and community featuring delicious Persian cuisine and cultural elements that enriched the gathering. The rice and beans with a touch of Zfran and Persian herbs, appetizer dishes of yogurt, lots of fresh vegetables, and Shirazi Salad punctuated many vibrant discussions. It was a truly inspiring occasion and we hope to repeat it often.

We are thrilled to announce our plans to host a series of such friendly gatherings featuring great Persian food. We hope that bringing our friends and neighbors together to celebrate moments like these will promise a healthier and more peaceful world for us all. As the famous Persian saying goes, "By breaking bread we are building bridges." We think that this is just as true now as it has ever been.

We would like to thank Leila for her inspiring and beautiful dance performances. Leila is a family nurse practitioner and mother of two neurodivergent children. She is a true inspiration to us.

With love,
Tata



https://sensescultural.org/review-of-cooking-for-autism/

05/05/2024

We would like to thank Maria Shriver for welcoming us to become part of her network! Through her publication of The Sunday Paper and other advocacy, she works tirelessly to improve women’s health and well-being.
We are blessed to be working in parallel with allies like her and the many other amazing advocates for improvements in healthcare!

For a Life Above the Noise

04/24/2024

04/23/2024

April is Autism Awareness month! Senses Cultural collaborates with renowned scientists, universities, and research institutions to support groundbreaking studies that aim to deepen our understanding of autism and to develop innovative interventions. By contributing to these fundraising efforts, you can help Senses Cultural continue to drive impactful research and make a difference in the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum. Let's join forces to support this mission during Autism Awareness month!
https://sensescultural.org/announcing-groundbreaking-research-project/
https://sensescultural.org/support-us-in-funding-our-groundbreaking-fragile-x-syndrome-research-project

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by developer News, Research October 26, 2023 Senses CulturalOctober 2023After months of major professional and advisory consultations with our team of scientists, we are thrilled to share the news of the launch of our latest research on autism and neurodevelopment disorders!Senses Cultural is proud....

02/19/2024

Check out this great podcast from our friends at the UC Davis MIND Institute! Any aspiring neuroscientists will certainly take some helpful information and inspiration from this interview!

While STEM fields have come a long way in terms of increasing diversity over the past few decades, there is still much to be achieved in terms of equity. Joining us today is Dr. Melissa Bauman, a neuroscientist at the UC Davis MIND Institute, professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral

02/08/2024

With your help we can fund a ground breaking research project on autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders headed by the renowned scientists, Dr. Randi Hagerman at the University of California, Davis MIND Institute and Alessandro Prigione the University of Düsseldorf. Any donation amount can make a meaningful impact! For more information or to donate to this excellent project please read the attached letter and visit our website at https://sensescultural.org/