Service area
ABA Therapy in Ona, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Ona, Hardee County.
ABA therapy in Ona
Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is proud to extend its ABA therapy services to families in Ona, a unique and close-knit community in Hardee County, Florida.
We recognize the distinct character of Ona. As an unincorporated census-designated place with a population of just 199 residents as of the 2020 census, Ona offers a quiet, rural lifestyle that many families cherish. However, living in a smaller community can sometimes present challenges when it comes to accessing specialized pediatric healthcare services. MCDS is committed to bridging this gap by bringing evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy directly to your family's doorstep.
Our service model is designed with the needs of communities like Ona in mind. Instead of requiring families to travel long distances to a clinic, we provide therapy where it is often most effective: in the child’s natural environments. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) deliver services in your home, at your child's school, or in community settings. This approach allows children to learn and practice new skills in the actual settings where they will use them, fostering greater generalization and integration into daily life.
For families in Ona seeking additional flexibility, we also offer telehealth ABA therapy. This option uses secure video conferencing to provide parent training, supervision, and direct therapy, ensuring consistent support regardless of distance. Under the leadership of our Executive Director, Damaris Baez, and clinical guidance from experts like Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, our team is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care.
MCDS believes that every family deserves access to supportive services. We are dedicated to working with the residents of Ona to provide personalized ABA therapy that respects your family's values and the serene fabric of your Hardee County community.
About Ona
- Population
- 199 (2020)
- Local landmarks
- Solomon's Castle · State Road 64
Services available in Ona
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Ona 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 Ona 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 Ona families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Ona, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Ona. 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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