ABA Therapy in Palmetto Bay · Miami-Dade County
Sunshine Behavioral Health Services provides in-home, school-based, and telehealth ABA therapy to families throughout Palmetto Bay and Miami-Dade County. BCBA-supervised from the first session. Full services in English and Spanish. Most insurance plans accepted — verified at no cost within 24 hours.
ABA Therapy in Palmetto Bay
Palmetto Bay is an affluent village in southeastern Miami-Dade County, incorporated in 2002 and situated along the Old Cutler Road corridor between Pinecrest to the north and Cutler Bay to the south. The village is known for its large single-family homes, tree-lined streets, proximity to Biscayne Bay and Black Point Marina, and highly rated schools. Palmetto Bay has developed a strong reputation as one of the most desirable family communities in southern Miami-Dade, attracting families who value educational quality, green spaces, and a quieter pace of life within reach of the city. Sunshine Behavioral Health Services provides BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families throughout Palmetto Bay and the surrounding southeastern Miami-Dade area.
Palmetto Bay has a diverse community that includes established Anglo-American families alongside a significant Latin American population — Cuban-American, Venezuelan, Colombian, and Argentine families are well represented throughout the village. Our clinical team provides all ABA therapy services in both English and Spanish, ensuring that bilingual families receive the same quality of care in their preferred language at every stage of the program.
Palmetto Bay is served by Miami-Dade County Public Schools and is known for its exceptional school quality. Miami Palmetto Senior High School — the primary public high school serving the Palmetto Bay community — is one of the highest-rated schools in Miami-Dade County. The village also has several highly regarded elementary and middle schools. Palmetto Bay is additionally home to Palmer Trinity School, a well-known private K–12 institution. All public schools in the area have Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs. Our school-based ABA therapy team works directly inside Palmetto Bay area schools, attending IEP meetings, coordinating with ESE staff and classroom teachers, and delivering direct behavioral therapy support during the school day.
We serve families across Palmetto Bay and its surrounding communities including Coral Reef Estates, Executive Estates, Lakes of the Meadows, and communities along Old Cutler Road, SW 87th Avenue, and the Biscayne Bay waterfront. Our therapists travel to your home — no commute required for your family.
ABA therapy in Palmetto Bay — what we offer
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In-home ABA therapy throughout Palmetto Bay and Miami-Dade
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School-based ABA in Palmetto Bay area schools
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Center-based ABA therapy in South Florida
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Telehealth ABA and parent training
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Early intervention for children ages 2 to 5 in Palmetto Bay
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Social skills therapy for school-age children in Palmetto Bay
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Adaptive living skills for older children and teens
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Autism diagnosis support and intake guidance
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BCBA-supervised programs for all ages
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Full bilingual services in English and Spanish
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ABA therapy delivered at your Palmetto Bay home. Skills taught where they are needed most — in your real environment.
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Our BCBA-supervised team works inside Palmetto Bay area schools alongside teachers and ESE staff.
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Flexible telehealth sessions for Palmetto Bay families. Parent training available immediately via secure video.
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ABA therapy for Palmetto Bay children ages 2 to 5. The strongest evidence window for long-term outcomes.
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Structured ABA programs targeting peer interaction, conversation, and social skills for Palmetto Bay children.
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Comprehensive BCBA-led FBAs in Palmetto Bay. Every effective ABA program starts with a thorough assessment.
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Daily living skills therapy for Palmetto Bay children and young adults — independence at home and in the community.
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Just received an autism diagnosis in Palmetto Bay? We guide families through every next step.
Insurance in Palmetto Bay
Florida law requires most insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for children with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. This coverage applies to Palmetto Bay families across all of Miami-Dade County. Most major plans — including Florida Medicaid, Sunshine Health, Molina Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, and Cigna — cover in-home, school-based, and center-based ABA therapy.
Our team verifies your insurance benefits at no cost within 24 hours of your first contact. We handle prior authorization submissions and appeals on your behalf. You will never be surprised by a bill. Before your child’s first session, you will know exactly what your plan covers and what you will pay.
Plans we work with in Palmetto Bay
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Florida Medicaid — Statewide
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Sunshine Health — Medicaid Managed Care
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Molina Healthcare — Medicaid Managed Care
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Simply Healthcare — Medicaid Managed Care
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Aetna
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United Healthcare
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Cigna
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Humana
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Florida Blue
Do not see your plan? Contact us and we will verify it directly — we work with many additional plans serving Miami-Dade County families.
Getting Started
Most Palmetto Bay families go from first contact to first therapy session in two to four weeks. Here is exactly what that process looks like.
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Call us or fill out our contact form. A member of our team will reach out within one business day.
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A BCBA meets your family at your Palmetto Bay home or your child’s school and conducts the initial assessment.
Yes. Sunshine Behavioral Health Services provides in-home, school-based, center-based, and telehealth ABA therapy to families throughout Palmetto Bay and southeastern Miami-Dade County. We serve all Palmetto Bay communities including Coral Reef Estates, Executive Estates, Lakes of the Meadows, and the Old Cutler Road corridor. Contact us to schedule a free consultation →
Yes. Florida law requires most insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for children with an autism diagnosis. We accept Florida Medicaid, Sunshine Health, Molina Healthcare, Simply Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Florida Blue. Our team verifies your coverage at no cost within 24 hours. Verify your insurance →
Yes. Our clinical team provides ABA therapy in both English and Spanish throughout Palmetto Bay. The village has a significant Cuban-American, Venezuelan, Colombian, and Argentine community alongside its Anglo-American families, and our bilingual clinical team ensures all services are fully available in Spanish at every stage of the program.
Most Palmetto Bay families go from first contact to first therapy session within two to four weeks. This includes insurance verification (24 to 48 hours), the initial BCBA assessment, treatment plan development, and scheduling. Contact us today to get started →
Yes. Our school-based ABA therapy team works inside Palmetto Bay area schools within Miami-Dade County Public Schools, including Miami Palmetto Senior High School. We also work within private school settings in the Palmetto Bay area. We attend IEP meetings, coordinate with ESE staff, and deliver direct behavioral therapy support during the school day. Learn about school-based ABA →
We provide the full range of ABA therapy services to Palmetto Bay families: in-home ABA therapy, school-based ABA services, center-based ABA therapy, telehealth ABA and parent training, early intervention for children ages 2 to 5, social skills therapy, adaptive living skills therapy, and autism diagnosis support. All services available in English and Spanish. View all services →
Nearby Areas
We also serve families in cities and communities surrounding Palmetto Bay throughout Miami-Dade County. Click any area below to learn about ABA therapy services near you.
