I’m Loh Zhen, Director of Embrace Autism and a social-relational practitioner with more than 12 years of experience working with autistic children, teenagers, and adults. I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology and am currently furthering my training in DIRFloortime.

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My work is grounded in the belief that feeling safe, regulated, and connected creates a foundation for learning. Through my experience with the Son-Rise Program, I learned the value of joining a person in their interests to build trust and create opportunities for communication and shared enjoyment.

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My ongoing DIRFloortime studies deepen how I understand each person’s development, sensory differences, and ways of relating. I look beyond answering questions or following instructions to support shared attention, back-and-forth communication, problem-solving, and emotional expression.

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My sessions are relational, playful, and practical, using play, movement, conversation, everyday routines, and community experiences. I work closely with families and caregivers to help these abilities carry into daily life.

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I believe acceptance and meaningful expectations belong together. We can respect who a person is while supporting them to develop new abilities and navigate challenges. Above all, I want my clients to feel understood, express themselves with confidence, and build meaningful relationships—with growing independence in the things that matter to them.