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Title: "Understanding Autism in Children: Early Signs, Misconceptions, and Support That Works"
Presenters: Dr. Moresa Culbreath, PsyD
Date: February 20, 2026
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
(Announcements, networking) 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
(Presentation) 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Event Location/Modality: Virtual via Zoom
* The Zoom link will be sent with your confirmation email.
** Students: Attendance Requirement for Professional Meeting Assignment near the bottom of the page.
Presentation Summary:
This presentation provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children. The audience will explore early developmental signs of autism across social, communication, behavioral, and sensory regulation domains. Common misconceptions surrounding autism will be addressed to reduce misinformation and delays in identification. The presentation will also outline best practices in comprehensive autism evaluation, including developmental history, direct observation, standardized assessment tools, and mapping behaviors to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. Emphasis is placed on how early and accurate evaluation leads to targeted intervention and improved long-term outcomes for children and families. The session will incorporate case examples, guided discussion, and audience engagement to promote practical application of content.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify early developmental patterns associated with autism across social, communication, behavioral, and sensory regulation domains.
2. Distinguish common misconceptions about autism from evidence-based clinical understanding.
3. Describe components of a comprehensive autism evaluation and explain how early identification supports effective intervention planning.
Speakers Bio:
Dr. Moresa Culbreath is a licensed school psychologist with over seventeen years of experience in psychological assessment and educational support for children and adolescents. She specializes in autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. She is the founder of We Care Support Services, a community-based organization providing comprehensive psychological evaluation, educational consultation, and vocational support services. Dr. Culbreath has extensive experience conducting school-based, clinical, and court-related psychological evaluations and collaborating with families, schools, and community agencies to improve access to care and long term outcomes.
**Students: To fulfill your assignment, you must create your own Zoom account and use the link provided in your confirmation email. Please make sure your registration and screen name are the same. Attendance for 85-100% of the webinar is required. MHCCF verifies attendance based on registration and meeting duration. Once both are met, you will receive a Post-Presentation email within 48 hours, containing:
✅ An anonymous survey
✅ A Certificate of Attendance (required for your professor)
These requirements are strict, and no exceptions will be made for unexpected circumstances.
