Service area
ABA Therapy in Hernando, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Hernando, Citrus County.
ABA therapy in Hernando
Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is proud to support families in Hernando, Florida, a unique census-designated place in northeastern Citrus County. With a population of over 9,200 residents, Hernando is a community where families put down roots, with data from the 2020 census showing that 14.3% of the population is under the age of 18.
MCDS understands that for these families, accessing consistent and reliable support for children with autism is a priority. Hernando's geography spans over 35 square miles, blending suburban neighborhoods like Pine Ridge and Citrus Hills with more rural areas. This landscape can make traveling to a traditional therapy center a daily challenge. Our services are designed to overcome this barrier by providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy directly in the environments where your child lives and learns—your home, their school, or community settings.
The natural beauty of the area, including the expansive Tsala Apopka Lake and the Withlacoochee River system, provides a wonderful backdrop for community-based therapy. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) can work with your family to incorporate local outings into your child's care plan, helping them practice and generalize social and communication skills in real-world situations. This approach integrates therapy into your family's daily life, making it both practical and relevant.
Under the leadership of our Executive Director, Damaris Baez, MCDS is committed to providing compassionate and culturally competent care. We recognize Hernando's diverse population, which includes a Hispanic and Latino community, and offer bilingual services in English and Spanish to ensure clear communication and collaboration with every family we serve. Our goal is to be a trusted partner for Hernando families, delivering personalized ABA therapy that respects your values and meets your child's specific needs.
About Hernando
- Population
- 9284 (2020)
- Areas & neighborhoods
- Citrus Springs · Pine Ridge · Citrus Hills · Inverness Highlands North
- Local landmarks
- Tsala Apopka Lake · Withlacoochee River · Site of the former Hernando Church of the Nazarene · U.S. Route 41
Services available in Hernando
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Hernando 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 Hernando 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 Hernando families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Hernando, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Hernando. 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.
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