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ABA Therapy in Lehigh Acres, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, with in-home, community, and telehealth options.
ABA therapy in Lehigh Acres
Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is proud to support families in Lehigh Acres, one of the fastest-growing communities in Lee County. With a population that grew to over 114,000 by 2020, we understand that more families are seeking accessible, professional support for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Lehigh Acres has a unique history and geography. What began in the 1950s as the 18,000-acre Lucky Lee Ranch was transformed into a sprawling residential community covering more than 94 square miles. The development was planned with over 1,400 miles of roads, connecting a vast number of residential lots. For families living in such a large and spread-out census-designated place, traveling for appointments can be a significant challenge. MCDS addresses this by providing ABA therapy directly in your home, at school, or within community settings. This in-home and community-based model eliminates travel time and allows our therapists to work with your child in their most natural and comfortable environments.
The community’s character is defined by its residential focus, a legacy of its rapid development period from 2003 to 2007, when more homes were built than in the previous 50 years combined. As new families continue to make Lehigh Acres their home, establishing a consistent support system is crucial. Our services are designed to integrate into your family’s daily routine, helping children develop skills for communication, social interaction, and daily living right where those skills will be used most.
Under the guidance of our leadership, including Executive Director Damaris Baez, MCDS is committed to providing individualized care that respects the needs of each family. We serve the entire Lehigh Acres area, from its western border with Fort Myers to the Hendry County line, providing a stable resource for both new and long-time residents. We recognize the challenges of navigating services in a rapidly expanding community and are here to provide consistent, evidence-based support for your child’s development.
About Lehigh Acres
- Population
- 114287 (2020)
- Local landmarks
- Lucky Lee Ranch · Buckingham Army Airfield
Services available in Lehigh Acres
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Lehigh Acres, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Lehigh Acres. 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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