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ABA Therapy in Sweetwater, FL
MCDS provides in-home, community-based, and telehealth ABA therapy for families in Sweetwater and surrounding Miami-Dade County communities.
ABA therapy in Sweetwater
Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is proud to offer dedicated ABA therapy services to families in Sweetwater, Florida. Located within the heart of Miami-Dade County, Sweetwater is a community we are committed to serving with accessible, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy tailored to the unique needs of each child and family.
We understand that for families in Sweetwater, managing daily schedules while ensuring a child receives consistent support can be challenging. That is why MCDS focuses on delivering therapy in the environments that are most natural and effective for learning. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide in-home ABA therapy, bringing structured support directly to your doorstep. This approach allows children to develop crucial skills in the familiar comfort of their own homes, and it empowers parents and caregivers by integrating them directly into the therapeutic process.
Beyond the home, our services extend into the community. We offer community-based and school-based ABA therapy throughout the Sweetwater area. Whether it’s practicing social skills at a local park or collaborating with educators at your child's school, our goal is to help children generalize skills across different settings. Our team, under the clinical leadership of Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, works to build bridges between therapy, school, and home life, creating a consistent network of support.
Recognizing the diverse linguistic fabric of Miami-Dade County, MCDS provides services in both English and Spanish, ensuring clear communication and culturally sensitive care for all families in Sweetwater. For those who need additional flexibility, we also offer telehealth ABA services, connecting you with our expert clinicians through secure video conferencing.
Led by our Executive Director, Damaris Baez, MCDS is dedicated to supporting the developmental journey of children with autism. We are here to partner with Sweetwater families, delivering compassionate and individualized care that builds on strengths and fosters independence.
Services available in Sweetwater
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Sweetwater, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Sweetwater. 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.