Service area
ABA Therapy in St. Cloud, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in St. Cloud, Osceola County.
ABA therapy in St. Cloud
Located in northern Osceola County on the southern shore of East Lake Tohopekaliga, St. Cloud is a city with a unique and storied past. Founded in 1909 as a retirement colony for Grand Army of the Republic veterans, it earned the nickname "The Friendly Soldier City." This deep-rooted sense of community continues today as St. Cloud has grown into a bustling city of over 58,000 residents as of the 2020 census, attracting families who appreciate its history and its place within the greater Orlando metropolitan area.
As more families choose to build their lives in St. Cloud, the need for accessible and family-centered developmental support services grows. Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is committed to meeting this need by providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy that integrates directly into your family's daily life. We understand that life in a growing city can be demanding, which is why our services are designed for convenience and effectiveness, removing the need for constant travel to a specialized center.
Our ABA therapy model is flexible, offering support right in your St. Cloud home, at your child's school, or through telehealth sessions. This approach allows therapy to occur in the environment where your child is most comfortable and where skills are most needed. Furthermore, our community-based sessions can utilize St. Cloud's local settings, such as parks or community spaces, to practice and generalize social and functional skills in real-world situations. This method supports children in applying what they learn to their everyday experiences.
Under the leadership of Executive Director Damaris Baez and our clinical team including Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, MCDS focuses on creating individualized therapy plans. We partner with St. Cloud families to understand their unique needs and goals, providing compassionate, evidence-based support that respects the family's structure and values. Our mission is to empower children and support families throughout St. Cloud and Osceola County.
About St. Cloud
- Population
- 58964 (2020)
- Local landmarks
- East Lake Tohopekaliga · St. Cloud City Hall · Mt. Peace Cemetery · Downtown St. Cloud
Services available in St. Cloud
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in St. Cloud, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for St. Cloud. 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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