Service area
ABA Therapy in Hialeah Gardens, FL
MCDS provides in-home, community-based, and telehealth ABA therapy for families in Hialeah Gardens and surrounding Miami-Dade County communities.
ABA therapy in Hialeah Gardens
Located in the heart of Miami-Dade County, Hialeah Gardens is a community that has experienced significant growth and transformation since its early days. Incorporated in December 1948 with just 26 votes, the city has evolved from its rural beginnings as Walter C. Ohlerts Tourist Camp and a horse-raising community into a bustling suburban city with a population of over 23,000 residents as of the 2020 census.
Hialeah Gardens' development was strategically shaped by a 1968 master plan that leveraged its prime location. The city's close proximity to major thoroughfares like the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Okeechobee Road (U.S. Route 27) has been instrumental in its growth, making it one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the county. This connectivity not only benefits commerce but also makes the community highly accessible for families and the services that support them.
For families in Hialeah Gardens seeking support for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this accessibility is a significant advantage. Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) recognizes that navigating daily life requires flexible solutions. Instead of requiring families to travel to a centralized clinic, we bring Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy directly to your home, your child's school, or another community setting. Our services are also available via telehealth, providing another convenient option that fits into your family's routine.
The convenience of in-home and community-based therapy means less time spent in traffic on the Palmetto or Okeechobee Road and more time focused on your child's development. Under the guidance of our Executive Director, Damaris Baez, and clinical leadership like Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, our team is dedicated to collaborating with Hialeah Gardens families. We work to integrate therapy strategies into everyday life, supporting skill development in the natural environment where children learn and grow.
About Hialeah Gardens
- Population
- 23068 (2020)
- Local landmarks
- Okeechobee Road (U.S. Route 27) · Palmetto Expressway (State Road 826) · Walter C. Ohlerts Tourist Camp
Services available in Hialeah Gardens
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Hialeah Gardens 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 Hialeah Gardens 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 Hialeah Gardens families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Hialeah Gardens, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Hialeah Gardens. 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.