Central & 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 families across Central and South Florida — from Miami-Dade to Citrus and Polk to Monroe — with more than two decades of local experience within our leadership team.
- 20+ yrs
- leadership experience
- 30 counties
- across Central & South Florida
- In-home
- and community-based
- Multilingual
- family support
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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.
In-Home ABA Therapy
ABA therapy delivered where children learn best — inside their home and daily routines.
Learn about In-Home ABA TherapyEarly Intervention
Individualized early intervention for young children showing signs of developmental or behavioral needs.
Learn about Early InterventionParent and Caregiver Training
Structured coaching that equips caregivers to support their child throughout everyday routines.
Learn about Parent and Caregiver TrainingSchool-Based ABA Support
Collaborative behavioral support that partners with schools and educational teams when clinically appropriate.
Learn about School-Based ABA SupportTelehealth ABA Support
Telehealth ABA support when clinically appropriate for the child, family, and treatment goals.
Learn about Telehealth ABA SupportABA Assessments and Treatment Planning
Comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment planning led by a BCBA.
Learn about ABA Assessments and Treatment Planning
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.
Service Area
Serving every city across Central & South Florida.
MCDS provides in-home, community-based, and telehealth ABA therapy throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Monroe, Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, Martin, St. Lucie, Brevard, Volusia, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota, Hernando, Citrus, Sumter, Okeechobee, Highlands, Hardee, and DeSoto counties.
Broward County
MCDS provides in-home, community-based, and telehealth ABA therapy across Broward County.
ExploreMiami-Dade County
MCDS serves families across Miami-Dade with culturally responsive, family-centered ABA therapy.
ExplorePalm Beach County
MCDS serves families across Palm Beach County with individualized ABA therapy.
ExploreMonroe County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families throughout the Florida Keys, with in-home, community, and telehealth options.
ExploreCollier County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Collier County — Naples, Immokalee, Marco Island, and Golden Gate — with in-home, community, and telehealth options.
ExploreLee County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Lee County — Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Estero, and Bonita Springs — with in-home, community, and telehealth options.
ExploreCharlotte County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Charlotte County — Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Rotonda West, and Babcock Ranch — with in-home, community, and telehealth options.
ExploreHendry County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Hendry County — Clewiston, LaBelle, Harlem, and Montura — with travel-inclusive in-home visits, community sessions, and telehealth for rural families.
ExploreGlades County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Glades County — Moore Haven, Lakeport, Buckhead Ridge, and Palmdale — with travel-inclusive in-home visits and telehealth built for rural distances.
ExploreMartin County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Martin County — Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, and Indiantown — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreSt. Lucie County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across St. Lucie County — Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Tradition, and St. Lucie West — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreBrevard County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Brevard County — Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Cocoa, and Merritt Island — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options, including support for military families.
ExploreVolusia County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Volusia County — Daytona Beach, Deltona, Port Orange, DeLand, and New Smyrna Beach — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreHillsborough County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Hillsborough County — Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, and Plant City — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExplorePinellas County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Pinellas County — St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, and Pinellas Park — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExplorePasco County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Pasco County — New Port Richey, Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes, and Zephyrhills — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreOrange County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Orange County — Orlando, Winter Garden, Apopka, and Winter Park — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreOsceola County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Osceola County — Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Poinciana, and Celebration — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreSeminole County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Seminole County — Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, and Lake Mary — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreLake County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Lake County — Clermont, Leesburg, Eustis, and Mount Dora — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExplorePolk County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Polk County — Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City, and Bartow — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreManatee County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Manatee County — Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, and Parrish — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreSarasota County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Sarasota County — Sarasota, North Port, Venice, and Englewood — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreHernando County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Hernando County — Spring Hill, Brooksville, Hernando Beach, and Weeki Wachee — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreCitrus County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Citrus County — Crystal River, Inverness, Homosassa, and Beverly Hills — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreSumter County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Sumter County — The Villages, Wildwood, Bushnell, and Oxford — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreOkeechobee County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Okeechobee County — Okeechobee, Taylor Creek, Basinger, and Fort Drum — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreHighlands County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Highlands County — Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Placid, and Sun 'n Lake — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreHardee County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across Hardee County — Wauchula, Bowling Green, Zolfo Springs, and Ona — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
ExploreDeSoto County
MCDS brings culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families across DeSoto County — Arcadia, Nocatee, Fort Ogden, and Lake Suzy — with in-home, community-based, and telehealth options.
Explore Check your city → Confirm whether MCDS currently serves your specific area.Insurance
MCDS works with the plans most Central and 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
Reach out
Call MCDS or complete the intake form. A real person follows up.
- 2
Benefits check
MCDS helps verify insurance benefits and clarifies coverage.
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Assessment
A BCBA-supervised assessment shapes an individualized treatment plan.
- 4
Care begins
In-home, community-based, or telehealth ABA therapy with family involvement.
FAQ
Common questions from Central and 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.