Service area
ABA Therapy in Duck Key, FL
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Duck Key, Monroe County — in-home, community, and telehealth options.
ABA therapy in Duck Key
MCDS is proud to extend its Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to the families of Duck Key, an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the heart of the Florida Keys. Located in Monroe County at approximately mile marker 61 along the Overseas Highway, Duck Key offers a unique island lifestyle for its residents. With a population of just 727 according to the 2020 census, this small community, which also includes the neighboring island of Conch Key, is known for its serene setting and distinct residential areas like Hawk's Cay Village.
For families in Duck Key raising children with autism spectrum disorder, the idyllic but relatively isolated location can present challenges when seeking specialized healthcare services. The community's small size and resort-centric character, centered around landmarks like the Hawk's Cay Resort and Marina, mean that essential services may not be immediately available on the island. Families might face the prospect of traveling to larger nearby towns, such as Marathon, located 9 miles away, which can add significant time and stress to a weekly therapy schedule.
This is where Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) provides a crucial solution. Our service model is designed for communities exactly like Duck Key. By offering in-home and community-based ABA therapy, we eliminate the burden of travel for families. Our qualified therapists come directly to you, providing services in the environment where your child is most comfortable and where skills can be most effectively generalized—your home. Whether you reside in one of the Caribbean-style cottages of Hawk's Cay Village or another of the island's approximately 381 homes, our team works with your family’s routine.
Under the guidance of our leadership, including Executive Director Damaris Baez and Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, MCDS is committed to ensuring that geography is not a barrier to quality care. We also offer telehealth services, providing another layer of flexible support that is ideal for island life. Our goal is to empower children and support families by integrating evidence-based therapeutic strategies into their daily lives, right here in Duck Key.
About Duck Key
- Population
- 727 (2020)
- Areas & neighborhoods
- Hawk's Cay Village · Conch Key
- Local landmarks
- Hawk's Cay Resort and Marina · Overseas Highway (U.S. 1) · Conch Key · Grassy Key
Services available in Duck Key
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Duck Key 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 Duck Key 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 Duck Key families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Duck Key, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Duck Key. 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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