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ABA Therapy in Haines City, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Haines City, Polk County.
ABA therapy in Haines City
Located in the "Heart of Florida," Haines City is a community in Polk County defined by its rich history and significant growth. Since its early days, when the arrival of the South Florida Railroad spurred its development from a citrus-growing hub into an incorporated town in 1914, Haines City has evolved into a dynamic and diverse city.
Today, Haines City is experiencing what has been described as explosive growth, with a 2020 population of over 26,000 residents. This growth is fueled by its convenient access to Orlando and major attractions. The city’s landscape reflects this blend of old and new, from the historic Oakland neighborhood, established in 1902, to modern residential and vacation developments like the Southern Dunes golf and country club. This rapid expansion brings new opportunities and new challenges for families seeking specialized support services that can adapt to their unique lives.
The cultural fabric of Haines City is one of its greatest strengths. The 2020 Census highlighted that the population is nearly half Hispanic, a fact that underscores the importance of culturally-aware and bilingual services for local families. Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is committed to meeting this need by providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy that respects and reflects the community's diversity.
For families navigating the path of autism, MCDS offers flexible ABA therapy services designed to fit into your Haines City life. Our approach is not confined to a clinical setting. We provide support in the environments where your child lives, learns, and plays—whether that's at home in a community like Southern Dunes, during an outing to Lake Eva Park, or via telehealth. This community-based model helps children and teens apply new skills to real-world situations. Under the guidance of our Executive Director, Damaris Baez, and clinical leadership like Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to families throughout Polk County.
About Haines City
- Population
- 26669 (2020)
- Areas & neighborhoods
- Oakland · Southern Dunes · Posner Park
- Local landmarks
- Polk Hotel · Lake Eva Park · Posner Park · The Aquatics Center in Lake Eva Park
Services available in Haines City
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Haines City 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 Haines City 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 Haines City families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Haines City, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Haines City. 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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