Service area
ABA Therapy in North Bay Village, FL
MCDS provides in-home, community-based, and telehealth ABA therapy for families in North Bay Village and surrounding Miami-Dade County communities.
ABA therapy in North Bay Village
Situated in the heart of Biscayne Bay, North Bay Village offers a unique island lifestyle for the more than 8,159 residents who call this Miami-Dade County community home. Comprising three islands—North Bay Island, Harbor Island, and Treasure Island—connected to the mainland by the 79th Street Causeway, the city presents a distinct setting for families seeking support for children with autism.
Originally little more than a 5-acre island called Broadcast Key, North Bay Village was incorporated in 1945 after extensive dredging and development created the residential islands we see today. The city's history is rich and colorful, having once been a glamorous destination for celebrities like Frank Sinatra. While that era has passed, the community has grown into a vibrant, year-round residential area with a mix of single-family homes and high-rise condominiums.
For families in North Bay Village, this unique geography can pose logistical challenges. Navigating causeway traffic to access specialized services in Miami or Miami Beach can add stress to an already busy schedule. Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) understands these challenges and offers a solution by bringing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy directly to your doorstep. Our services are designed to fit the lives of families in North Bay Village, whether you live in a multi-family building on Harbor Island or a single-family home on Treasure Island.
Under the leadership of Executive Director Damaris Baez, MCDS provides compassionate, evidence-based ABA therapy in your child's natural environment. Our therapists can work with your child in your home, at community locations, or via secure telehealth sessions. This approach allows children to learn and practice new skills in the settings where they will use them most. For North Bay Village families, this means less time commuting and more time dedicated to your child's progress. We are committed to serving the diverse communities of Miami-Dade County and can collaborate with local schools like Treasure Island Elementary, subject to their policies, to provide consistent support.
About North Bay Village
- Population
- 8159 (2020)
- Areas & neighborhoods
- Harbor Island · North Bay Island · Treasure Island · Broadcast Key
- Local landmarks
- Kennedy Causeway · WSVN-TV headquarters · 79th Street Causeway · Treasure Island Elementary · Biscayne Bay
Services available in North Bay Village
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to North Bay Village 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 North Bay Village 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 North Bay Village families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in North Bay Village, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for North Bay Village. 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.