Service area
ABA Therapy in Valrico, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Valrico, Hillsborough County.
ABA therapy in Valrico
Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is proud to support families in Valrico, a thriving community in east-central Hillsborough County. Known as the "rich valley," Valrico offers a unique blend of historical character and modern suburban life, conveniently connected to Tampa via State Road 60. For families navigating the journey of autism, MCDS provides compassionate, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy tailored to the specific needs of the Valrico community.
Valrico's history is one of resilience and growth. From its origins as a cotton plantation area called Long Pond, the town saw development booms with the arrival of the railroad in the 1890s and again in the 1950s when SR 60 became a major thoroughfare. This spirit of community-led development is embodied in landmarks like the James McCabe Theater, a civic center built by the Valrico Improvement Association over a century ago. Today, with a population of over 37,000, Valrico is a bustling residential area where families put down roots.
We understand that life for families in Valrico can be busy. That’s why our ABA therapy services are designed to be flexible and accessible. MCDS focuses on in-home and community-based therapy, which means our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) come to you. This model reduces the stress of traveling to a clinic and allows therapy to be integrated seamlessly into your child's daily routines in the environment where they are most comfortable—their own home, a local park, or other familiar community settings.
Recognizing the diverse fabric of Valrico, where the Hispanic population represents over 21% of residents, MCDS is committed to providing culturally and linguistically sensitive care. Under the leadership of Executive Director Damaris Baez and BCBA Hiram Aguilera, our team strives to connect with families from all backgrounds. We believe that effective ABA therapy respects a family's culture, values, and language. Our goal is to empower parents and caregivers with the strategies and support they need to help their children learn and develop new skills. If your family is in Valrico and seeking information about ABA therapy, MCDS is here to help.
About Valrico
- Population
- 37895 (2020)
- Local landmarks
- James McCabe Theater · Florida State Road 60 (SR 60) · Long Pond
Services available in Valrico
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Valrico 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 Valrico 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 Valrico families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Valrico, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Valrico. 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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