Center-based in Rockwall, TX
Ages served
18 months–10 years (core program 18 months–8 years; after-school program up to age 10)
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based
Languages
English
Overview
Tucked in Rockwall, Texas, this center-based ABA program focuses entirely on young children — toddlers through age 8 — with autism and related disabilities. Small staff-to-child ratios (1:1, 2:1, and 3:1) anchor every session, with master-level BCBA oversight throughout. Beyond core ABA, the center weaves in occupational therapy, speech and communication supports, sensory programming, and an indoor motor lab, plus an after-school social skills group for kids up to age 10 and a summer camp.
Families of young children with autism who want a full-day, center-based program that combines intensive ABA with OT, speech, and sensory supports under close clinical supervision.
Sessions follow an individualized ABA curriculum targeting social, emotional, cognitive, and daily-living skills, with sensory intervention and PECS communication woven into a consistent daily structure. Low client-to-staff ratios and a collaborative family model are central to how the program runs.
Getting started means calling the school office to schedule a tour and parent interview; the team then reviews prior assessments and observes the child before recommending a placement. Fees vary by insurance coverage, the staff ratio chosen, and the number of days and hours per week — self-pay billing cycles are available for families without applicable coverage.
Services
The people
Team includes 1 BCBA.
Founder / Director
With a B.S. in Early Education/Special Education from Texas Women's University, an M.S. in Principalship from Texas A&M-Commerce, and a BCBA earned through Texas Tech, Karri founded the academy to provide children with autism a smaller, more intimate setting than traditional programs offer.
Reputation
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
Good to know
Marigold Learning Academy provides ABA therapy in center settings in and around Rockwall. In-home suits families who want skills practiced in the child's own environment, while center-based offers a structured, distraction-light space.
Programs typically run Full-day and half-day programs; ABA 8:30am–5:30pm, with the exact plan set by your child's BCBA after an initial assessment. Comprehensive programs address several developmental areas at once, while focused programs target specific skills.
In Texas, many commercial health plans and Texas Medicaid cover ABA therapy for children with an autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis is required for coverage, which is why many families begin with an evaluation — Marigold Learning Academy can help you confirm your benefits first.
Their pediatric OT supports sensory integration, fine motor, gross motor, ADLs and self-regulation. Sessions are play-based, so they feel like fun to your child while building real, everyday skills.
Yes — Marigold Learning Academy has an on-site sensory gym used during occupational therapy. It lets therapists build balance, coordination, and self-regulation through movement.
Yes — Marigold Learning Academy has experience with AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) for nonverbal and minimally verbal children. AAC ranges from picture boards to speech-generating devices, matched to each child.
Marigold Learning Academy serves ages 18 months–10 years (core program 18 months–8 years; after-school program up to age 10). If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Marigold Learning Academy is located at 401 W Washington St, Rockwall, TX 75087, serving families throughout Rockwall and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Ratings sourced from Google. Autism Services Finder verifies listings but doesn’t endorse providers. Updated July 2026.
401 W Washington St, Rockwall, TX 75087
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