Service area
ABA Therapy in Anna Maria, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Anna Maria, Manatee County.
ABA therapy in Anna Maria
On the northern tip of Anna Maria Island lies the City of Anna Maria, a cherished Manatee County community with a distinct "Old Florida" ambiance. With a year-round population of just 968 residents as of 2020, Anna Maria offers a quiet, residential setting that stands in contrast to the larger metropolitan areas nearby. This unique character, rooted in a history that began with George Emerson Bean’s 1893 homestead, makes it a special place for families to live and grow.
Incorporated in 1923, Anna Maria’s development was shaped by early visionaries who built the Anna Maria City Pier in 1911 to welcome visitors by steamship. Over a century later, that spirit of a close-knit, accessible community remains. For families in Anna Maria managing the needs of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, however, the very island geography that makes the city so appealing can also present challenges in accessing consistent, specialized healthcare services.
Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) understands these unique circumstances. We bring Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy directly to your family, eliminating the need for stressful travel off the island. Our services are provided in the natural settings where your child lives and learns—at home, in the community, or via telehealth. This approach is particularly effective in a place like Anna Maria, once described as a collection of “cottages in a jungle setting,” where learning can be woven into the fabric of daily life.
Under the leadership of Executive Director Damaris Baez, MCDS is committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care that respects the individuality of each child and family. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) work with families across Anna Maria Island, including the neighboring communities of Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach, to help children develop vital communication, social, and functional living skills in their own environment. We are dedicated to supporting the families of Anna Maria by making high-quality ABA therapy both convenient and accessible.
About Anna Maria
- Population
- 968 (2020)
- Local landmarks
- Anna Maria City Pier · Rod & Reel Pier · Anna Maria Island
Services available in Anna Maria
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Anna Maria 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 Anna Maria 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 Anna Maria families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Anna Maria, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Anna Maria. 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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