Our Specialist
Dr. Adi Adinugroho
PhD in Early Childhood Special Education (Purdue University)
Master's Degree in Special Education (Ball State University)
Dr. Adi Adinugroho earned her PhD in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, where she also received her Master’s degree in Special Education and Specialist Certification in Special Education from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. After more than 15 years of studying, teaching, and conducting research in the United States, she returned to Indonesia, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. Previously, she served as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education/Special Education at the University of Hawaii-Hilo before joining Wellness Indonesia.
Dr. Adinugroho obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Jakarta State University (UNJ) and completed a teaching certification program at Stanford University. Her research interests include early intervention, self-monitoring and self-regulation, innovative teaching methods, assessment tools, and alternative educational models. With extensive experience in both U.S. and Indonesian educational systems, she has been involved in clinical pedagogical and psychological services, as well as both quantitative and qualitative educational research.
Her accomplishments have been recognized through numerous national and international honors, including being a Fulbright Scholar from 1999 to 2001, receiving the Outstanding Research Award in Education from Purdue University, and earning the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award two consecutive years (2003-2004) at Purdue University. Additionally, she was awarded the CNHA President's Award from Ball State University and recognized as the Above and Beyond Volunteer of the Year in 2006 by Indiana Mentor Inc.
Currently, Dr. Adinugroho is a Senior Faculty Member in Inclusive Education at Polytechnique Bentara Citra Bangsa Jakarta and serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in Special Education at the University of Surabaya (Ubaya). In these roles, she teaches post-baccalaureate and graduate courses, specializing in a wide range of Special Education topics, including Mild to Severe Disabilities and Gifted and Talented (Dual Exceptionalities), with a particular emphasis on Multicultural Education. With over 25 years of experience in basic and higher education, Dr. Adinugroho excels in delivering clinical pedagogical and psychological services, focusing on diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating cognitive learning challenges. She is dedicated to providing educational counseling and guidance that enhances student success and fosters an inclusive learning environment.
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