Se habla español · Serving Broward, Miami-Dade & Palm Beach counties

South Florida · Family-Led · BCBA-Supervised

Culturally responsive ABA therapy built around your child, your family, and your community.

MCDS is a family-run behavioral-services organization serving Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties — informed by more than two decades of South Florida experience within our leadership team.

20+ yrs
leadership experience
3 counties
tri-county service area
In-home
and community-based
Multilingual
family support
A warm, Hispanic-looking Registered Behavior Technician smiles while playing a learning game with a happy Afro-Latino child during in-home ABA therapy

Now serving

Broward · Miami-Dade · Palm Beach

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Services

Individualized ABA, delivered where children actually learn.

Every child, family, culture, home, and community is different. MCDS designs care around your child — not the other way around.

Parent and child sharing a picture book on a rug at home

Why families choose MCDS

Care that feels like family — because it comes from one.

MCDS was built by a South Florida family who understands what it takes to raise a child, navigate insurance, and find providers who actually listen.

  • Family-led leadership

    Real accountability — not a corporate call center.

  • Culturally responsive care

    English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole family support when scheduled.

  • BCBA-supervised programs

    Individualized plans with measurable, meaningful goals.

  • Where your child learns best

    In-home, community-based, and telehealth options.

Insurance

MCDS works with the plans most South Florida families use.

MCDS currently works with eligible plans from Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, UnitedHealthcare, and TRICARE, plus qualifying Florida Medicaid fee-for-service and private-pay families.

How it works

A steady, human process — not a corporate funnel.

MCDS is family-run. Families reach real people who care about the same things they do.

  1. 1

    Reach out

    Call MCDS or complete the intake form. A real person follows up.

  2. 2

    Benefits check

    MCDS helps verify insurance benefits and clarifies coverage.

  3. 3

    Assessment

    A BCBA-led assessment shapes an individualized treatment plan.

  4. 4

    Care begins

    In-home, community-based, or telehealth ABA therapy with family involvement.

FAQ

Common questions from South Florida families.

What is ABA therapy?+

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based approach to understanding and supporting behavior. MCDS uses individualized, BCBA-supervised ABA to help children build communication, social, and daily-living skills.

Where does MCDS provide ABA therapy?+

MCDS serves families throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Availability of a specific clinician, schedule, service, or service setting varies based on location, staffing, clinical needs, insurance authorization, and current capacity.

Which insurance plans does MCDS accept?+

MCDS currently works with eligible plans from Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, UnitedHealthcare, and TRICARE, as well as qualifying Florida Medicaid fee-for-service coverage and private-pay families. Coverage, prior authorization, and out-of-pocket responsibility vary by plan and by individual policy.

Does MCDS provide services in Spanish?+

Yes. MCDS is a family-run, culturally responsive practice with multilingual support, including Spanish-speaking staff when available.

Does MCDS require a diagnosis before starting?+

ABA therapy generally requires an autism diagnosis or a clinically appropriate reason for care under most insurance plans. MCDS can help families understand next steps and referrals when a diagnosis is not yet in place.

Ready to talk with MCDS?

A team member will follow up to discuss your child, your family, and what's next. Available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole when scheduled.