Service area
ABA Therapy in Brandon, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Brandon, Hillsborough County.
ABA therapy in Brandon
Located in the heart of Hillsborough County, Brandon is one of the largest unincorporated communities in Florida, with a population of over 114,626 residents as of the 2020 census. From its humble beginnings in 1857, when founder John Brandon settled in the area then known as New Hope, the community has undergone remarkable growth. The first church, New Hope Church, also served as Brandon’s first school, establishing deep roots centered on family and community.
Brandon's transformation into a major suburban hub began after World War II. The paving and connection of local roads to Tampa in the 1950s made commuting easier, turning Brandon into a prominent “bedroom community.” This sparked an era of rapid growth, with the population expanding from just 100 people in 1922 to an estimated 8,000 by the early 1960s. This growth led to the development of new subdivisions like Hill-Dale Heights, which welcomed the influx of families moving to the area.
For the many families that call this bustling suburban landscape home, balancing work, school, and family needs can be a challenge. Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) understands the dynamics of life in a commuter-focused community like Brandon. We provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy directly in your home, school, or community, eliminating the need for stressful travel to a clinic. This approach is designed to fit into your family’s routine, offering support in the environments where your child learns and grows every day.
Under the leadership of our Executive Director, Damaris Baez, MCDS is committed to providing accessible, evidence-based support. Whether your family lives near historic landmarks or in one of Brandon's newer neighborhoods, our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), including Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, develop individualized care plans. We also offer telehealth services, providing a flexible option for parent training and consultations that accommodates the schedules of busy parents. Our goal is to be a reliable partner for Brandon families, offering compassionate and professional support.
About Brandon
- Population
- 114626 (2020)
- Areas & neighborhoods
- New Hope · Hill-Dale Heights · Kingsway Poultry Colony
- Local landmarks
- Brandon Exchange Mall · Stowers Funeral Home · New Hope Church · McLane Middle School · Brandon Family Cemetery
Services available in Brandon
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Brandon 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 Brandon 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 Brandon families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Brandon, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Brandon. 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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