Service area
ABA Therapy in Lake Clarke Shores, FL
MCDS provides in-home, community-based, and telehealth ABA therapy for families in Lake Clarke Shores and surrounding Palm Beach County communities.
ABA therapy in Lake Clarke Shores
Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is proud to serve the families of Lake Clarke Shores, a unique town in the heart of Palm Beach County. With a close-knit population of just over 3,500 residents, Lake Clarke Shores has a distinct history rooted in community action and a desire to maintain its unique identity, officially incorporating in 1957 to chart its own course separate from neighboring West Palm Beach.
Originally named for homesteader John Newton Clarke, the area was envisioned as a waterfront community by developer Walter Travers in the mid-20th century. Today, it thrives as a quiet bedroom community, where families enjoy a residential atmosphere while having access to the greater South Florida region. The town’s layout, with commercial activity concentrated along Forest Hill Boulevard, reflects a community designed for family life, not just for commerce.
At MCDS, we understand the lifestyle of families in a primarily residential town like Lake Clarke Shores. Your daily routines are centered around home, school, and local community spots. That is why our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services are designed to be flexible and convenient, meeting your family where you are. Rather than requiring you to travel to a clinic, our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide compassionate, evidence-based care in the environments that are most natural for your child—whether that’s at home, at their school, or during community outings.
This in-home and community-based model helps children and teens with autism develop skills in the settings where they will actually use them. Under the guidance of our leadership, including Executive Director Damaris Baez, MCDS is committed to a collaborative approach. We partner with parents and caregivers, empowering you with the strategies and support to help your child thrive. For families in Lake Clarke Shores, our goal is to provide accessible, high-quality care that integrates seamlessly into your life, honoring the unique and family-oriented spirit of your town.
About Lake Clarke Shores
- Population
- 3564 (2020)
- Local landmarks
- Lake Clarke · West Palm Beach Canal · Forest Hill Boulevard (State Road 882) · Meadow Park Elementary School
Services available in Lake Clarke Shores
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Lake Clarke Shores 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 Lake Clarke Shores 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 Lake Clarke Shores families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Lake Clarke Shores, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Lake Clarke Shores. 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.