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ABA Therapy in Cooper City, FL
MCDS provides in-home, community-based, and telehealth ABA therapy for families in Cooper City and surrounding Broward County communities.
ABA therapy in Cooper City
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services in Cooper City, FL
Designated as "Someplace Special," Cooper City is a well-established community within Broward County that has grown significantly since its incorporation in 1959. With a 2020 population of 34,401, it is a city that balances a close-knit feel with the resources of the greater Miami metropolitan area. For families in Cooper City seeking services for autism, Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) provides personalized, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.
Meeting the Needs of a Growing Community
Cooper City’s strategic location, bordered by Davie, Pembroke Pines, and Southwest Ranches, places it at a crossroads of suburban life. The city has seen steady growth, including the annexation of the former Waldrep Dairy Farm in 2006, expanding its residential footprint. This growth brings a greater need for accessible family support services. MCDS addresses this by bringing ABA therapy directly to your home, a local community setting, or your child's school, minimizing travel and allowing children to learn skills in their natural environment.
Demographic data from the 2020 census highlights a diverse community, with nearly 32% of residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino. MCDS's commitment to multicultural and multilingual services ensures that our ABA therapy programs are not only clinically sound but also culturally and linguistically sensitive. We understand that effective care resonates with a family’s values and communication style.
Flexible ABA Therapy Models for Cooper City Families
Recognizing that no two children on the autism spectrum are alike, MCDS offers flexible therapy models tailored to each family’s needs.
- In-Home ABA Therapy: Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and therapists work with your child in the familiar comfort of your Cooper City home. This approach helps children generalize skills related to daily routines, communication, and social interactions.
- School-Based Support: We can collaborate with educators to provide support within the school environment, helping to bridge developmental goals between home and the classroom.
- Community-Based Instruction: Therapy sessions can extend to local Cooper City settings, providing real-world opportunities to practice social and functional living skills.
- Telehealth Services: For families needing additional flexibility, we offer telehealth consultations and therapy sessions, providing expert guidance from our team, including Executive Director Damaris Baez, through a secure online platform.
MCDS is dedicated to empowering families in Cooper City with the tools and strategies to support their child's development. Our goal is to foster independence and improve quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based care that respects the unique fabric of your family and the Cooper City community.
About Cooper City
- Population
- 34401 (2020)
- Areas & neighborhoods
- Waldrep Dairy Farm
- Local landmarks
- Cooper City City Hall · Waldrep Dairy Farm
Services available in Cooper City
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Cooper City families:
- ABA Therapy — Individualized applied behavior analysis therapy for children, informed by more than two decades of behavioral-services experience in South Florida.
- In-Home ABA Therapy — ABA therapy delivered where children learn best — inside their home and daily routines.
- School-Based ABA Support — Collaborative behavioral support that partners with schools and educational teams when clinically appropriate.
- Community-Based ABA Therapy — ABA therapy in real community settings so children can practice skills where they use them.
- Early Intervention — Individualized early intervention for young children showing signs of developmental or behavioral needs.
- Parent and Caregiver Training — Structured coaching that equips caregivers to support their child throughout everyday routines.
Insurance for Cooper City families
MCDS works with eligible plans from Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, UnitedHealthcare, and TRICARE, plus qualifying Florida Medicaid fee-for-service coverage. Verify your specific plan on the benefits verification page.
Questions from Cooper City families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Cooper City, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Cooper City. It does not represent a physical clinic location. Availability of a specific clinician, schedule, service, or service setting may vary based on location, staffing, clinical needs, insurance authorization, and current capacity.