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ABA Therapy in Avon Park, FL

MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Avon Park, Highlands County.

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ABA therapy in Avon Park

Known as the "City of Charm," Avon Park is the oldest city in Highlands County, offering a rich history and a close-knit community atmosphere for its more than 9,600 residents. Founded in 1884 and named by English settlers in honor of Stratford-upon-Avon, the city maintains a unique character reflected in its historic landmarks, from the grand Jacaranda Hotel to Cardinal Field, which once hosted Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees.

For families in this historic city, balancing daily life with the need for specialized support for a child with autism can be a significant challenge. Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) understands that convenience and comfort are crucial. We bring Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy directly to your Avon Park home, school, or other community settings. This approach removes the burden of traveling for appointments and allows therapy to be integrated into your child's natural environment.

Imagine your child learning vital communication and social skills in the comfort of your own living room or practicing them in a familiar local park. Our in-home and community-based services are designed to fit the routines of Avon Park families. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will work with your family to create a personalized plan that addresses your child's specific needs within the settings where they live and learn every day.

At MCDS, our mission is to provide accessible and compassionate support. Under the leadership of Executive Director Damaris Baez and clinical guidance from professionals like Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, our team is committed to serving families across Highlands County. We believe that by delivering ABA therapy in familiar environments, we can help children build functional skills that are meaningful to their daily lives here in the City of Charm. Contact MCDS to learn more about our individualized approach to ABA therapy in Avon Park.

About Avon Park

Population: 9658 (2020)
Areas & neighborhoods: Downtown Avon Park
Local landmarks: Jacaranda Hotel · Avon Park Depot Museum · Cardinal Field (Head Field) · Episcopal Church of the Redeemer · Union Congregational Church

Services available in Avon Park

Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Avon Park 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 Avon Park 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 Avon Park families

Does MCDS have a therapy center in Avon Park?

MCDS provides ABA therapy services directly in your home, your child's school, or other community locations in Avon Park. Our focus is on delivering care in the environments where your child is most comfortable, rather than requiring travel to a clinic.

What makes Avon Park a unique place for MCDS to offer services?

As the oldest city in Highlands County, Avon Park has a strong sense of community. MCDS's in-home and community-based ABA therapy model is designed to integrate seamlessly into the lives of local families, providing support within this established and historic setting.

My child attends school in Avon Park. Can therapy happen there?

Yes, with the necessary permissions from the school, our therapists can provide school-based ABA services. This helps children work on social and academic skills directly within their educational environment, in coordination with their teachers and staff.

Get in touch

To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Avon Park, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.

Reviewed by Damaris Baez, Executive Director

Executive Director, Multicultural Development Services Center

Last reviewed August 16, 2026

Sources

Wikipedia: Avon Park, Florida

This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Avon Park. 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.