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ABA Therapy in Key Largo, FL
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Key Largo, Monroe County — in-home, community, and telehealth options.
ABA therapy in Key Largo
ABA Therapy Services in Key Largo, Florida
As the first and northernmost island in the Florida Keys, Key Largo offers a unique island lifestyle for its more than 12,400 residents. Known by its original Spanish name, Cayo Largo or "long key," this unincorporated community in Monroe County is the gateway to the archipelago, connected to the mainland and the rest of the Keys by the iconic Overseas Highway. This singular roadway underscores the distinct challenges and rewards of life in a community celebrated for its natural beauty.
Families in Key Largo are surrounded by world-renowned ecological treasures, including the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park—the nation's first undersea park—and the vast Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. While this environment provides unparalleled opportunities for recreation and learning, the geography can also create barriers when accessing specialized healthcare. The need to travel for appointments can place a significant strain on families, particularly those with children who have developmental needs.
Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) understands the realities of life in the Upper Keys. We believe that exceptional ABA therapy should not require a long commute to Miami. Our approach is designed to integrate seamlessly into your family's life by providing in-home, school-based, and community-based services. By bringing our dedicated therapists directly to you, we help children with autism learn and develop skills in the familiar, comfortable settings where they live and play. This model reduces stress on the entire family and allows for the application of skills in real-world environments.
Under the leadership of Executive Director Damaris Baez, MCDS is committed to serving the diverse population of Key Largo. We offer telehealth services as a flexible option to ensure continuity of care, which is especially important given the potential for travel disruptions. Our goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based ABA therapy that respects the unique culture of the Keys and empowers children and their families to thrive within their community.
About Key Largo
- Population
- 12447 (2020)
- Areas & neighborhoods
- North Key Largo · Tavernier
- Local landmarks
- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park · Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary · Overseas Highway · Overseas Railroad
Services available in Key Largo
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Key Largo 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 Key Largo 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 Key Largo families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Key Largo, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Key Largo. 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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