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ABA Therapy in Zephyrhills, FL

MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Zephyrhills, Pasco County.

ABA therapy in Zephyrhills

Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is proud to offer Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to families in Zephyrhills, Florida. Located in Pasco County, Zephyrhills is a city with a unique history, known for its rolling hills and as the headquarters of the famous Zephyrhills bottled water company. With a population of over 18,000 residents, the community, also known as "Z-hills," combines a rich heritage with steady growth.

Founded as the town of Abbott in 1888, the area was later developed by the Zephyrhills Colony Company in 1909 with a vision to create a community for Civil War veterans. The city was officially incorporated in 1914, and its past is still celebrated today with an annual Founders Day each March. This sense of history is preserved in the Zephyrhills Downtown Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

For families in Zephyrhills seeking support for children with autism, MCDS provides compassionate, evidence-based ABA therapy that fits into your daily life. Under the guidance of our leadership, including Executive Director Damaris Baez and BCBA Hiram Aguilera, our approach focuses on delivering services in the environments where your child lives, learns, and plays. We understand that traveling to a clinic can be a challenge, which is why we offer in-home and community-based therapy. This allows our therapists to work with your child in familiar settings, whether at home, school, or another community location, helping them develop skills that are meaningful to their everyday routines.

Our goal is to support families throughout Zephyrhills by providing accessible and individualized care. By bringing therapy directly to you, we aim to empower parents and caregivers and help children build functional communication and social skills in their natural environment. We are committed to serving the needs of the growing Zephyrhills community with professional and dedicated support.

About Zephyrhills

Population
18154 (2021)
Areas & neighborhoods
Zephyrhills Downtown Historic District
Local landmarks
Zephyrhills Downtown Historic District · Headquarters of Zephyrhills bottled water company · Zephyrhills Colony Company historic site

Services available in Zephyrhills

Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Zephyrhills families:

  • ABA TherapyIndividualized applied behavior analysis therapy for children, informed by more than two decades of behavioral-services experience in South Florida.
  • In-Home ABA TherapyABA therapy delivered where children learn best — inside their home and daily routines.
  • School-Based ABA SupportCollaborative behavioral support that partners with schools and educational teams when clinically appropriate.
  • Community-Based ABA TherapyABA therapy in real community settings so children can practice skills where they use them.
  • Early InterventionIndividualized early intervention for young children showing signs of developmental or behavioral needs.
  • Parent and Caregiver TrainingStructured coaching that equips caregivers to support their child throughout everyday routines.

Insurance for Zephyrhills 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 Zephyrhills families

My family lives in Zephyrhills. Does MCDS offer in-home ABA therapy?
Yes, MCDS provides in-home ABA therapy services throughout Zephyrhills and the surrounding Pasco County area. Our therapists come to your home to provide support in a familiar and comfortable environment for your child.
What makes MCDS's services a good fit for families in a historic city like Zephyrhills?
Our flexible service model, which includes in-home and community-based therapy, is designed to fit the lives of busy families. This means less travel for you and allows your child to learn skills in real-world settings, from your home near the historic district to local parks.
Is ABA therapy available for children attending school in Pasco County?
MCDS offers school-based ABA services, pending approval from the school. This service is designed to help children succeed in the academic environment by supporting skill development in the classroom.

Get in touch

To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Zephyrhills, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.

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Reviewed by Damaris Baez, Executive Director
Executive Director, Multicultural Development Services Center
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This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Zephyrhills. 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.