Meet Palak Trivedi
Palak Trivedi is a special educator and inclusion specialist with more than a decade in early-childhood and special-needs education. As Founder and Director of Zen Zone, she helps neurodiverse children and their families through education, therapy and emotional well-being.
A former Kindergarten Teacher and Special Educator, Palak builds inclusive frameworks for early intervention and holistic learning. Her work pairs evidence-based teaching with creative, therapeutic approaches so every learner feels valued.
She believes every step counts, however small. Through Zen Zone she brings educators, parents and professionals together around one shared idea: that every child can thrive.
Qualified to support every child
Years of dedicated study across autism, behaviour, speech, psychology and the creative arts, all in service of one child at a time.
ABA Analyst
Applied Behaviour Analysis, an evidence-based approach to autism support.
Speech & Language Therapist
Unlocking communication and language development in every child.
Art Life Coach
Turning creative expression into confidence and emotional growth.
Counselling for Teachers
Trained to nurture emotional wellbeing inside the classroom.
Phonics Training, UAE
Systematic, structured early-reading instruction.
Child Education & Applied Psychology
Understanding how each child learns, thinks and grows.
“From the quiet corners of my little home to standing at the Indian Consulate in Dubai, what an incredible journey it has been. Being invited to the Consulate and featured in Women of Wonder Season 2 is a moment I will cherish forever. Every step of this journey has reminded me that dreams, when nurtured with passion and perseverance, truly find their way. My heart is filled with gratitude for this honour, for everyone who believed in me, and for every experience that shaped this beautiful milestone.”
Palak Trivedi
Recognition & milestones
A decade of advocacy, awards, features and community work across the UAE and beyond.
Top 51 Business Icons of AES
Honoured at the Media & Entrepreneurs' Summit 2026, Amity University Dubai.
Ambassador Award 2024–25
Recognised for outstanding contribution to inclusion at GIIS Abu Dhabi.
Einstein World Records
Featured for an ability-focused excellence conclave for neurodiverse children.
Trusted as a judge
Invited to judge inclusive-art events at GEMS United Indian School and GIIS Abu Dhabi.
Advancing inclusive practice
Completed a School Inclusion Training programme with Ummeed Child Development Center.
On stage and on air
Featured across Driven Magazine, CNI News, Time2Shine and Multilingual Bharat.
Initiatives & community work
- Art to Connect — building empathy through creative collaboration
- Inclusive magazines giving every child a voice beyond labels
- Spectrum awareness projects and talk shows
- Parent workshops, coaching and therapy-based learning programmes
- Collaborations with NGOs, schools and global communities
- Literacy support with eVidyaloka and the Kitaab Organization
Chai Shai with Ayesha, Season 3 ft. Palak Trivedi — Zen Zone & Purpose-Driven Spaces
Palak talks about building Zen Zone as a purpose-driven space and what inclusion means in practice.
“Technology can remove barriers, personalise learning, and give every child a voice, regardless of geography or circumstance.”
Palak Trivedi
A journey across three countries
Education and experience spanning India, the United Kingdom and the UAE.
- 2017–2025
Kindergarten Teacher
Global Indian International School, Abu Dhabi
- 2023–2024
PG Diploma in Special Education (ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities)
India
- 2023–2024
Diploma in Child Education & Applied Psychology
India
- 2022–2023
SENCO in Early Years Settings
United Kingdom
- 2019–2020
Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
United Kingdom
- 2006–2010
Office Coordinator cum Secretary
Traditions Trading L.L.C., Abu Dhabi
- 2002–2005
Bachelor of Arts
India
Languages
English · Hindi · Gujarati