About Us
We boost kids’ growth with enjoyable, enriching activities in a caring space.
Madhavi Adimulam
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
I’m Madhavi Adimulam, founder of Ananya, a mother of a bright 25-year-old Hindustani Classical Musician, Varun, on the Autism Spectrum. 20 years ago, I had made it my life’s mission to support and serve families and children with Developmental Delays, Special Needs and Autism. I am an RCI certified Autism Specialist, Hanen Certified Speech and Language Coach with certifications from UC Davis and UCLA. I received my training in entrepreneurship from ISB. I’m a TEDx Speaker and the founder of Autism Society of AP and Telangana. I actively consult with government and NCERT in policy making and inclusion of children with ASD and special needs in mainstream education.
Director since 2000
Dr. Pranav Kumar Chenichery
I’m Dr. Pranav Kumar Chenichery, Co-Founder of Ananya, a younger sibling to an extremely talented Hindustani Musician, Varun, who happens to be on the Autism Spectrum. I grew up watching Varun, do magic with his musical prowess. I’m an Autism Advocate and a staunch believer in Neurodiversity. I want to continue the mission, that my parents started 20 years ago – the mission of serving and supporting the families and their children with Developmental Delays, Special Needs and Autism.
Isha Singh
Head of Clinical Psychology
I’m Isha Singh, RCI Certified Clinical Psychologist and Head of Clinical Psychology at Ananya CDC, Hyderabad. With an M.Phil. from Amity University and 15 years of experience, I previously led Psychology at Max Healthcare, Delhi. I specialise in educational and psychometric assessments and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. As a regular speaker at RCI workshops, I also conduct training programs on child and developmental psychology.
Psychologist since 2008
Dr. Siva Anoop Yella
Head of Psychiatry
A dedicated professional with a passion for psychiatry, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our child care center for special needs children. His background in various psychiatric fields, including addiction psychiatry, sleep medicine, and psychosexual medicine, complements his role as a life coach and CBT practitioner. Dr. Yella’s approach, combining medical knowledge with a deep understanding of behavioral therapies, makes him an invaluable asset in our mission to provide comprehensive care and support to children with special needs. His commitment to research and continuous learning ensures that our center remains at the forefront of innovative and effective therapeutic practices.
Doctor since 2016
Vijay Bhaskar Rao A
Chief Strategy Officer
Vijay is a strategic consultant with 20 years of leadership experience at Adobe, Cisco, Microsoft, and Symantec. He leverages deep insights from extensive customer engagement across geographies, segments, and domains to deliver business value and drive growth. Equipped with Design Thinking (Stanford) and AI (IIM Bangalore) expertise, Vijay excels in customer engagement for SMBs, articulating value propositions and building trust. He identifies differentiated service offerings, optimizes processes, and leverages AI to enhance customer experiences. His ability to synthesize cross-domain challenges and provide strategic insights is commendable.
Madhavi Adimulam
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
I’m Madhavi Adimulam, founder of Ananya, a mother of a bright 25-year-old Hindustani Classical Musician, Varun, on the Autism Spectrum. 20 years ago, I had made it my life’s mission to support and serve families and children with Developmental Delays, Special Needs and Autism. I am an RCI certified Autism Specialist, Hanen Certified Speech and Language Coach with certifications from UC Davis and UCLA. I received my training in entrepreneurship from ISB. I’m a TEDx Speaker and the founder of Autism Society of AP and Telangana. I actively consult with government and NCERT in policy making and inclusion of children with ASD and special needs in mainstream education.
I’m Dr. Pranav Kumar Chenichery, Co-Founder of Ananya, a younger sibling to an extremely talented Hindustani Musician, Varun, who happens to be on the Autism Spectrum.I grew up watching Varun, do magic with his musical prowess. I’m an Autism Advocate and a staunch believer in Neurodiversity. I want to continue the mission, that my parents started 20 years ago – the mission of serving and supporting the families and their children with Developmental Delays, Special Needs and Autism.
Dr. Pranav Kumar Chenichery
I’m Isha Singh, RCI Certified Clinical Psychologist and Head of Clinical Psychology at Ananya CDC, Hyderabad. With an M.Phil. from Amity University and 15 years of experience, I previously led Psychology at Max Healthcare, Delhi. I specialise in educational and psychometric assessments and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. As a regular speaker at RCI workshops, I also conduct training programs on child and developmental psychology.
Isha Singh
Head of Clinical Psychology
Dr. Siva Anoop Yella
Head of Psychiatry
A dedicated professional with a passion for psychiatry, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our child care center for special needs children. His background in various psychiatric fields, including addiction psychiatry, sleep medicine, and psychosexual medicine, complements his role as a life coach and CBT practitioner. Dr. Yella’s approach, combining medical knowledge with a deep understanding of behavioral therapies, makes him an invaluable asset in our mission to provide comprehensive care and support to children with special needs. His commitment to research and continuous learning ensures that our center remains at the forefront of innovative and effective therapeutic practices.
Vijay is a strategic consultant with 20 years of leadership experience at Adobe, Cisco, Microsoft, and Symantec. He leverages deep insights from extensive customer engagement across geographies, segments, and domains to deliver business value and drive growth. Equipped with Design Thinking (Stanford) and AI (IIM Bangalore) expertise, Vijay excels in customer engagement for SMBs, articulating value propositions and building trust. He identifies differentiated service offerings, optimizes processes, and leverages AI to enhance customer experiences. His ability to synthesize cross-domain challenges and provide strategic insights is commendable.
Vijay Bhaskar Rao A
Chief Strategy Officer
How it Began
Ananya began its journey in the year 2008, inspired by the personal experiences I had with my son, Varun. Born in 1998, Varun was a healthy child, but by 2001 it became apparent that something was amiss – he wasn’t speaking. A couple of years of research led me to the realization that Varun had autism. Finding an accommodating educational environment was a challenge, as many schools were unequipped to handle children with special needs.
Varun’s journey in the mainstream school system ended in 2008 and thus, Ananya was born. Ananya was never intended to be a conventional school, but a learning center dedicated to children with special needs or children who learn differently. Ananya was conceived to provide a space where every child could learn in the way they are most comfortable with, diverging from the one-size-fits-all approach.
- Ananya was born out of a personal journey and the necessity for a more accommodating educational system.
- The center was conceived to cater to children who learn differently and have special needs.
- It's not a conventional school, but a learning space where children learn in the way they are most comfortable with.
How it Began
Ananya began its journey in the year 2008, inspired by the personal experiences I had with my son, Varun. Born in 1998, Varun was a healthy child, but by 2001 it became apparent that something was amiss – he wasn’t speaking. A couple of years of research led me to the realization that Varun had autism. Finding an accommodating educational environment was a challenge, as many schools were unequipped to handle children with special needs.
Varun’s journey in the mainstream school system ended in 2008 and thus, Ananya was born. Ananya was never intended to be a conventional school, but a learning center dedicated to children with special needs or children who learn differently. Ananya was conceived to provide a space where every child could learn in the way they are most comfortable with, diverging from the one-size-fits-all approach.
- Ananya was born out of a personal journey and the necessity for a more accommodating educational system.
- The center was conceived to cater to children who learn differently and have special needs.
- It's not a conventional school, but a learning space where children learn in the way they are most comfortable with.
How it Began
- Ananya was born out of a personal journey and the necessity for a more accommodating educational system.
- The center was conceived to cater to children who learn differently and have special needs.
- It's not a conventional school, but a learning space where children learn in the way they are most comfortable with.
How its Going
Over the past years, Ananya has dedicated itself to empowering children with special needs and building their confidence. We believe in helping children overcome their challenges and unlock their potential, rather than trying to ‘fix’ them.
Under one roof, Ananya offers an array of services like speech and language therapy, sensory integration therapy, occupational therapy, auditory integration therapy, and unique offerings such as art therapy. These services aim to ensure a comprehensive approach towards each child’s development.
We also provide support for parents and continuous learning opportunities for professionals. Additionally, our partnerships with international experts in child development have allowed us to invite specialists from around the world, enhancing our services and offerings.
- Ananya focuses on empowering children and helping them overcome their challenges.
- The center provides various therapies and services, creating a comprehensive approach towards each child's development.
- We partner with international experts to bring in a world-class perspective in handling child development.
How its Going
- Ananya focuses on empowering children and helping them overcome their challenges.
- The center provides various therapies and services, creating a comprehensive approach towards each child's development.
- We partner with international experts to bring in a world-class perspective in handling child development.
How its Going
- Ananya focuses on empowering children and helping them overcome their challenges.
- The center provides various therapies and services, creating a comprehensive approach towards each child's development.
- We partner with international experts to bring in a world-class perspective in handling child development.
Where It's Going
As for the future of Ananya, I envision it to be an inclusive and empowering hub that continuously evolves to cater to the needs of neurodiverse children. We plan on strengthening our international partnerships and inviting more experts from different parts of the world to provide world-class standard services.
We are also working on extending our services to reach more parents and professionals, helping them to understand and cater to neurodiverse children more effectively. We believe in a world that values and cherishes neurodiversity, and Ananya will keep working towards making that a reality.
Speech Therapy
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Remedial Education
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Occupational Therapy
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Behavior Modification Therapy
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Nutrition Therapy
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Physical Therapy
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Auditory Integration
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Where It's Going
- Ananya is envisioned to be an inclusive and empowering hub for neurodiverse children.
- We aim to strengthen our international partnerships to offer world-class services.
- The center is committed to extending its reach and making a world that values and cherishes neurodiversity.
Speech Therapy
Click here for more details ↗
Remedial Education
Click here for more details ↗
Behavior Modification Therapy
Click here for more details ↗
Auditory Integration
Click here for more details ↗
Occupational Therapy
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Where It's Going
- Ananya is envisioned to be an inclusive and empowering hub for neurodiverse children.
- We aim to strengthen our international partnerships to offer world-class services.
- The center is committed to extending its reach and making a world that values and cherishes neurodiversity.
Vision
Integrating specialist therapies and parental training to drive measurable outcomes for children with special needs."
Mission
Early identification and intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental delays, fostering improved development
Values
Fostering a culture of Safety, Respect, and Integrity, we believe in Teamwork to achieve Performance Excellence
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy: At Ananya, our philosophy is rooted in recognizing the unique potential of each child and nurturing it. We believe that early intervention in cases of developmental delays can change life trajectories. Our approach is not just therapeutic, but also holistic, striving to engage each child in a beneficial and fun learning process.
We emphasize the importance of teamwork in this journey. Our approach involves partnering closely with parents, providing them with the necessary guidance and support. We understand that their involvement is key to the child’s growth and development.
Guided by our core values of Safety, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Performance Excellence, we are committed to making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of children and their families.
Our Philosophy
Vision
Integrating specialist therapies and parental training to drive measurable outcomes for children with special needs
Mission
Early identification and intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental delays, fostering improved development
Values
Fostering a culture of safety, respect, and integrity, we believe in teamwork to achieve performance & excellence
Our Philosophy
- Ananya believes in unlocking every child's unique potential through fun and therapeutic activities.
- Emphasizing family involvement, Ananya guides parents to become effective allies in their child's development.
- Steered by core values like Safety, Respect, and Teamwork, Ananya aspires to leave a lasting, positive impact.
Vision
Integrating specialist therapies and parental training to drive measurable outcomes for children with special needs
Values
Fostering a culture of safety, respect, and integrity, we believe in teamwork to achieve performance & excellence
Mission
Early identification and intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental delays, fostering improved development
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