Sergio Tejeda

Sergio Serrada Tejeda, PhD is a researcher and professor at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, specializing in sensory integration and its role in child development, particularly in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related conditions. He earned his PhD in Health Sciences from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, where his dissertation, Influence of ideation praxis on the play of children with autism spectrum disorder, examined the impact of sensorimotor abilities on play and development in children with ASD.

With over 10 years of clinical experience in pediatric rehabilitation, Dr. Serrada Tejeda has worked with children with various neurodevelopmental conditions, applying sensory integration principles to improve functional outcomes. His research focuses on sensory processing difficulties and their implications for daily life and development. In addition to his research and clinical work, Dr. Serrada Tejeda has contributed to the publication of high-impact scientific articles on sensory integration and pediatric rehabilitation. As an educator, he has taught in undergraduate and master’s programs, focusing on occupational therapy, neurological assessment, and sensory integration interventions. He has also been an invited speaker at international conferences, including the 4th Iberian Congress on Sensory Integration (2024) and the 2nd Phelan-McDermid Syndrome European Conference (2023).

Dr. Serrada Tejeda has participated in both publicly and privately funded research projects addressing topics such as empathy, sensory simulation, and early detection of functional limitations. He is an active member of the European Phelan-McDermid Research Consortium (EPMSRC), contributing to interdisciplinary studies as principal investigator of a randomized case-control study evaluating the effectiveness of a telerehabilitation program designed to improve sensory reactivity and sleep in children with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome conducted in collaboration with Dr. Teresa Tavassoli.