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ABA Therapy in Miami Shores, FL
MCDS provides in-home, community-based, and telehealth ABA therapy for families in Miami Shores and surrounding Miami-Dade County communities.
ABA therapy in Miami Shores
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services in Miami Shores, Florida
Nestled in northeastern Miami-Dade County, Miami Shores Village offers a unique, historically rich environment for its more than 11,500 residents. Incorporated in 1932, the village was born from a vision of "America's Mediterranean," featuring distinctive architecture and intentionally designed residential spaces. Today, Miami Shores is known as a tranquil "bedroom community" with tree-lined streets and a landscape dominated by single-family homes. This carefully cultivated environment makes it an ideal setting for the personalized, in-home ABA therapy services provided by Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS).
Understanding the needs of families in a primarily residential community is central to our mission. The quiet, familiar setting of your Miami Shores home offers a secure and effective space for your child to learn and develop new skills. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) collaborate with your family to create individualized ABA therapy plans that integrate seamlessly into your daily routines. This in-home approach minimizes travel and stress, allowing us to focus on building pivotal skills in the environment where they are most often used.
The village's history is one of thoughtful planning, from the Shoreland Company's initial development to its official chartering in the midst of the Great Depression. This legacy of deliberate design inspires our own approach to ABA therapy. Under the clinical guidance of experts like Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, each therapy plan is meticulously crafted to meet the specific goals of your child and family. We focus on evidence-based strategies to support communication, social skills, and daily living activities.
Beyond the home, MCDS offers community-based services that utilize the local surroundings. Whether practicing social skills at a local park or navigating community spaces along the Northeast 2nd Avenue business district, our therapists help children generalize their abilities to real-world settings. For families with dynamic schedules, our telehealth services provide a flexible and convenient option for consistent care. Led by Executive Director Damaris Baez, MCDS is committed to providing accessible and compassionate ABA therapy that honors the distinct character of the Miami Shores community, supporting children and families where they live.
About Miami Shores
- Population
- 11567 (2020)
- Areas & neighborhoods
- Bay View Estates · Gordon Tract · Biscayne
- Local landmarks
- Historic Mediterranean Homes · Downtown Miami Shores · Northeast 2nd Avenue commercial area · Biscayne Boulevard
Services available in Miami Shores
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Miami Shores 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 Miami Shores 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 Miami Shores families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Miami Shores, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Miami Shores. 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.