Service area
ABA Therapy in Lake Wales, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Lake Wales, Polk County.
ABA therapy in Lake Wales
Known as the "Crown Jewel of the Ridge," Lake Wales is a historic Polk County city with a unique identity and a scenic setting near the geographical center of the Florida peninsula. Since its founding in 1911 and incorporation as a town in 1917, Lake Wales has grown into a community of over 16,000 residents, all living within a landscape defined by the sandy uplands of the Lake Wales Ridge and beautiful bodies of water like Lake Wailes and Crystal Lake.
For families raising children with autism in this distinctive environment, finding support that fits your lifestyle is essential. At Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS), we recognize that your family's needs are as unique as your community. That's why we specialize in providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy directly where it's most effective: in your home, at your child's school, or in other familiar community settings throughout Lake Wales.
Our approach is designed to integrate seamlessly into your daily life, reducing the stress of travel and allowing therapy to happen in the environments where skills are most needed. Under the leadership of our Executive Director, Damaris Baez, MCDS is dedicated to a collaborative model of care. We work closely with parents and caregivers in Lake Wales to develop individualized ABA therapy plans that build on a child's strengths and foster meaningful progress in communication, social skills, and daily living activities.
As a community that has demonstrated resilience through major hurricanes like Charley, Frances, and Irma, Lake Wales understands the importance of reliable support. Our in-home and telehealth services offer a consistent and stable resource for your family, ensuring continuity of care. By bringing evidence-based ABA therapy to you, MCDS empowers children with autism and their families to thrive right here in the heart of Central Florida.
About Lake Wales
- Population
- 16361 (2020)
- Local landmarks
- Bok Tower · Lake Wailes · Crystal Lake · B. K. Bullard House · Lake Wales station
Services available in Lake Wales
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Lake Wales 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 Wales 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 Wales families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Lake Wales, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Lake Wales. 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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