Service area
ABA Therapy in Riverview, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Riverview, Hillsborough County.
ABA therapy in Riverview
Located south of Brandon in Hillsborough County, Riverview is one of the region's largest and fastest-growing unincorporated communities. With a population that surged past 107,000 by 2020, Riverview is a dynamic area where history and rapid suburban development meet. For the many families calling this expansive community home, accessing consistent, personalized support for children with autism is a priority. Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is dedicated to providing that support through accessible ABA therapy services tailored to the unique landscape of Riverview.
Riverview's history is deeply connected to the Alafia River, whose name is said to mean "River of Fire." The community was founded in 1885 and later absorbed the even older settlement of Peru, demonstrating a long history of growth and change. Today, that growth continues in communities like Boyette in the eastern part of the CDP. As an unincorporated area spanning nearly 48 square miles, getting around can be a challenge. MCDS addresses this by offering in-home, school-based, and telehealth ABA therapy, bringing professional support directly to your family and eliminating the stress of travel.
Our approach integrates therapy into your child's natural environment. A session might involve practicing social skills at a local park or working on daily living routines at home. The beautiful Bell Creek Nature Preserve offers a wonderful local resource for community-based instruction, allowing children to learn and generalize new skills in a calm, natural setting. By meeting your child in familiar environments, our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) can develop more effective and meaningful treatment plans.
Under the leadership of Executive Director Damaris Baez, MCDS is committed to serving the diverse families of Riverview. We understand the needs of this growing community and strive to provide flexible, evidence-based care that fits into your life. We partner with families to build skills and foster independence, right here in Riverview.
About Riverview
- Population
- 107396 (2020)
- Areas & neighborhoods
- Peru · Boyette
- Local landmarks
- Alafia River · Bell Creek Nature Preserve · Antenna farm on Boyette Road
Services available in Riverview
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Riverview 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 Riverview 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 Riverview families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Riverview, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Riverview. 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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