Serena Wieder

About the Author

Serena Wieder, PhD, is a renowned developmental psychologist and clinician with over four decades of experience in child psychology and autism spectrum disorders. A close collaborator of the late Dr. Stanley Greenspan, she has co-authored groundbreaking works on therapeutic interventions that emphasize emotional connection and relational development. Dr. Wieden's expertise lies in the DIR/Floortime model, a play-based approach that empowers parents and professionals to foster children's cognitive and social growth. Through her clinical practice, training programs, and writings, she has touched the lives of countless families worldwide, advocating for individualized, child-led strategies to unlock potential in neurodiverse children. Her contributions continue to shape modern approaches to autism therapy, blending compassion with evidence-based practice.