Service area
ABA Therapy in Poinciana, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Poinciana, Polk County.
ABA therapy in Poinciana
Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) proudly supports families in Poinciana, a unique and rapidly growing community situated across both Polk and Osceola counties. Originally conceived as a retirement destination in the 1960s, Poinciana has experienced remarkable growth, expanding from just 8,000 residents in the mid-1990s to a diverse population of over 69,000 by 2020.
As a large Planned Unit Development (PUD), Poinciana is organized into distinct villages, such as Village 3, Village 4, and Solivita on the Polk County side. We understand that this structure means families live across a wide, 47,000-acre area. For parents of children with autism, navigating this landscape for consistent clinical appointments can be challenging. MCDS addresses this by providing in-home and community-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Our therapists come directly to your home, whether you live in Village 7 or near the Poinciana Golf and Racquet Club, integrating therapeutic strategies into your child's daily routines and natural environment.
Poinciana’s ongoing development, including the new Poinciana Lakes Plaza and vital transportation links like the Poinciana Parkway and the SunRail's Poinciana station, reflects a community committed to accommodating its residents. This growth attracts many new families who may be seeking developmental support services for the first time. MCDS is here to be a reliable partner in that journey.
With a community where, as of the 2020 census, over half of the population identifies as Hispanic, providing culturally and linguistically competent care is essential. Under the leadership of Executive Director Damaris Baez and our clinical team including Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, MCDS offers bilingual services in English and Spanish, ensuring that every family feels understood and respected. We are dedicated to delivering accessible, family-centered ABA therapy that honors the distinct fabric of the Poinciana community.
About Poinciana
- Population
- 69309 (2020)
- Areas & neighborhoods
- Village 3 · Village 4 · Village 6 · Village 7 · Village 8 · Solivita
- Local landmarks
- Poinciana Station (SunRail) · Poinciana Golf and Racquet Club · Poinciana Parkway · Poinciana Lakes Plaza
Services available in Poinciana
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Poinciana 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 Poinciana 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 Poinciana families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Poinciana, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Poinciana. 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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