Kendale Lakes, Tamiami & West Kendall
Spanish-Speaking ABA Therapy in Kendale Lakes & Tamiami
Out west, past the Turnpike, Spanish is often the first language at the dinner table. We think your child should be able to learn in that language too. Our therapists come to homes in Kendale Lakes and Tamiami and build the plan around the words your family actually uses.
West Miami-Dade areas we serve
We visit single-family homes and townhouse communities west of the Turnpike, between Bird Road and Kendall Drive and around Tamiami Airport.
- Kendale Lakes (33183, 33193)
- Tamiami and University Park (33175, 33165)
- Country Walk and West Kendall
- Homes along SW 137th and SW 147th Avenues
Learning in the home language
If your child hears mostly Spanish at home, it makes sense to teach early communication in Spanish first. As English grows at school, we connect the two so your child is not starting over in each place.
Steady days, familiar faces
Getting across Kendall Drive or Bird Road at rush hour is slow, so we cluster nearby families and try to keep the same therapist on the same afternoons. Children settle in faster when the routine is predictable.
The Hammocks, Kendall Pointe, and beyond
West of Kendale Lakes proper, our visits reach into The Hammocks and the townhouse rows of Kendall Pointe, where Spanish is often spoken at home by two or three generations under one roof.
Many streets in this part of West Kendall are named after their section number rather than a word, so on the first call we confirm the exact cross streets near SW 137th or SW 157th Avenue to make sure the therapist arrives at the right gate or building.
Country Walk and the townhouse communities around it tend to have shared pools, playgrounds, and walking paths, and when it fits the plan we use those common areas to practice waiting for a turn on the slide or asking another child to play, since that is where your child actually meets other kids from the neighborhood.
A closer look at a Spanish-first home visit
When a grandmother or abuela is the main caregiver during the day, we build the session around her routine and her language, so the words used to ask for food, for help, or for a toy are the same ones she already uses, not a translated version introduced later.
As your child starts to add English words from school, we track both languages together rather than treating English as a separate program, so progress in one supports the other instead of competing with it.
Older siblings who are already fluent in English often end up translating for younger ones without anyone asking them to, and we talk with parents about easing that load so a seven-year-old is not doing the work of an interpreter during every appointment or errand.
School-day support through Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Children in Kendale Lakes and Tamiami generally attend schools within Miami-Dade County Public Schools, many of which run dual-language programs. When a school agrees to coordinate, a therapist can support your child during part of the day, reinforcing the same Spanish and English vocabulary used at home.
We also help you think through what to ask a teacher about classroom supports, though any arrangement with the school depends on the school's own process and agreement.
Florida Medicaid and insurance
We bill Florida Medicaid plans including Humana and Simply. If you do not see your plan, call us and we will check your benefits with you. Our Medicaid & ABA guide explains how coverage works. See all accepted plans on our insurance page, or read about our work across Miami-Dade County.
Questions Kendale Lakes and Tamiami parents ask
Can therapy be done completely in Spanish?
Yes, when that fits your child. Our therapists speak Spanish and English, and we choose the language of instruction with you.
Is Kendale Lakes the same as your Kendall page?
They are neighbors. This page covers the western side past the Turnpike, including Tamiami. Our Kendall page covers the area closer to US-1.
What does Florida Medicaid cover?
Florida Medicaid covers ABA for children under 21 when it is medically necessary, after an evaluation and prior authorization. See our Florida Medicaid and ABA guide for each step.
Will we keep the same therapist?
We try to. Keeping the same therapist on steady days is our goal, and we let you know ahead of time if anything has to change.
Do you reach The Hammocks and Kendall Pointe?
Yes. Both are part of our regular West Kendall coverage, along with Kendale Lakes, Tamiami, and Country Walk.
Can the whole session be run by my child's grandmother in Spanish?
Yes, if she is the main daytime caregiver, we build the session and the training around her language and her routine.
Do Miami-Dade County Public Schools in this area offer dual-language programs?
Several do, and when a school agrees to coordinate, we work alongside that program rather than against it, reinforcing the same words in both languages.
Can sessions in Kendale Lakes happen at a nearby park instead of at home?
When it fits your child's goals, yes. Practicing waiting, sharing, or safe walking at a neighborhood park off SW 137th Avenue or Kendall Drive can be part of community sessions, and we plan those outings with you so they match the skills already being worked on at home.
Nearby areas we also serve
Further reading for parents
Ready to talk?
Call us. We speak Spanish. We'll answer your first questions on the phone, no pressure.