Service area
ABA Therapy in South Palm Beach, FL
MCDS provides in-home, community-based, and telehealth ABA therapy for families in South Palm Beach and surrounding Palm Beach County communities.
ABA therapy in South Palm Beach
Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is proud to support families in South Palm Beach with professional, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Situated on a unique barrier island in Palm Beach County, South Palm Beach is a distinctive town defined by its scenic location between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, which is known locally as the Lake Worth Lagoon.
Incorporated in 1955, this compact community, with a 2020 population of 1,471, stretches approximately 5/8 of a mile along its only road, South Ocean Boulevard (A1A). The town's residential landscape is primarily composed of condominium buildings, a feature that emerged during its growth in the 1970s. This unique living environment makes South Palm Beach particularly well-suited for MCDS's flexible service models, which are designed to integrate seamlessly into your family's daily life.
Our in-home ABA therapy brings our dedicated Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) directly to your residence. For families living in South Palm Beach's condos, this eliminates the need for travel and allows children to learn and develop skills in their natural, comfortable home setting. The convenience of at-home services ensures consistent support for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related conditions.
We also emphasize community-based ABA therapy, which uses the town's natural surroundings as a learning environment. Sessions can be structured to help children generalize skills in real-world settings, such as the areas along the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway. This approach helps children build confidence and apply their learning outside the home.
Recognizing the realities of living on a barrier island, MCDS also offers telehealth services. This remote option provides an essential layer of continuity, ensuring that therapy can proceed without interruption due to weather, travel constraints, or other logistical challenges. Under the leadership of our Executive Director, Damaris Baez, MCDS is committed to providing accessible and culturally considerate care that respects the needs of the close-knit South Palm Beach community.
About South Palm Beach
- Population
- 1471 (2020)
- Local landmarks
- South Ocean Boulevard (Florida State Road A1A) · Intracoastal Waterway · Lake Worth Lagoon · Town of South Palm Beach Town Hall
Services available in South Palm Beach
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to South Palm Beach 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 South Palm Beach 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 South Palm Beach families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in South Palm Beach, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for South Palm Beach. 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.