Terapia ABA en Lake Placid, FL

Terapia ABA en Lake Placid

Welcome to Lake Placid, a unique community in the heart of Highlands County known as both the 'Caladium Capital of the World' and the 'Town of Murals.' With its vibrant building-side art and the distinction of producing 98 percent of the world's caladium bulbs, it’s no wonder Reader's Digest once named Lake Placid 'America's Most Interesting Town.' This is a community with a rich history, evolving from its early settlement days as Wicco to its reincorporation in 1927, growing into the close-knit town of just over 2,300 residents that it is today.

For families in a distinctive and peaceful setting like Lake Placid, navigating the path to specialized support for a child with autism can present unique challenges. The distance to larger city centers or specialized clinics can be a significant barrier to accessing consistent, high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) understands these challenges and is dedicated to serving families right where they are.

Our approach brings ABA therapy directly into your Lake Placid home and community. Rather than requiring families to travel for services, our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) come to you. This in-home model allows for therapy to be delivered in the child’s most natural and comfortable environment, fostering skills that are directly applicable to their daily life. We also offer telehealth services, providing a flexible and convenient option for consultations, parent training, and direct therapy when appropriate.

Under the leadership of Executive Director Damaris Baez and with clinical guidance from professionals like Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, MCDS focuses on creating individualized therapy plans that address the specific needs of your child and family. Community-based support means we can help your child practice social and functional skills in the real-world settings that make up their life in Highlands County. We are committed to providing accessible, compassionate, and effective support to the Lake Placid community, helping families build the skills and confidence needed to thrive.