FANA - Center for Learning Differences & Speech-Language Therapy

17/06/2026

EXCITING NEWS FROM FANA CENTER! 🌟✨

We at Center for Learning Differences and Speech-Language Therapy are very pleased to have received esteemed officials and officers from the Addis Ababa Culture and Arts Bureau’s Language, Literature, and Translation Development Directorate this afternoon!

The delegation paid an experience-sharing and partnership development exploration visit to our center, focusing on how we can revolutionize communication support in our society.

It was an incredibly productive and promising afternoon filled with visionary discussions on bridging the gap between clinical linguistics, cutting-edge technology, and practical, on-the-ground care.

We are thrilled about this blossoming collaboration and look forward to the wonderful milestones we will achieve together to enhance social communication and transform lives! 🤝💡🚀



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20/04/2026

More photos from conference….

20/04/2026

at MDA Conference, Mumbai, India (April 17-18, 2026)

20/04/2026

Breaking Boundaries: A Global Movement for Dyslexia Awareness and Impact!

We are proud to share these remarkable moments from the conference hosted by the Maharashtra Dyslexia Association (MDA) in Mumbai, India - a truly transformative gathering of minds committed to advancing understanding and impact in the field of dyslexia.

was powerfully represented on this global stage. Dr. Abebayehu Messele delivered a compelling keynote address titled “Dyslexia: Same Brain. Different Scripts. Different Worlds.” - a message that resonated deeply across cultures and contexts. He also contributed through additional presentations and played a leading role in moderating insightful panel discussions.

Adding to this momentum, Dr. Aschalew A. Demissie presented groundbreaking work exploring the interface between dyslexia and dysgraphia in Amharic, bringing critical visibility to underrepresented linguistic perspectives.

These photos, generously shared by MDA, capture more than moments - they reflect a growing global movement.

This conference stands as a powerful reminder that meaningful change happens when passionate, like-minded organizations come together across borders. Through collaboration, shared knowledge, and collective commitment, we amplify impact, accelerate progress, and move closer to a world where every learner is understood, supported, and empowered.

Together, we are not only exchanging ideas - we are shaping the future.



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14/04/2026

More on ’s global engagement 🌍✨

In addition to Dr. Aschalew, FANA will be represented at the conference by Dr. Abebayehu as well, who will be delivering a keynote speech at this prestigious gathering, hosted by the Marashata Dyslexia Association in Mumbai, India 🇮🇳
📅 April 17–18, 2026

This marks a significant milestone - further amplifying Ethiopia’s voice in the global conversation on dyslexia and inclusive education.

🎤 In this keynote, Dr. Abebayehu will highlight:
✔️ The Ethiopian context of dyslexia
✔️ Key challenges and emerging opportunities
✔️ The importance of culturally grounded research and advocacy

From presenting our work to delivering a keynote, continues to lead, influence, and create meaningful impact beyond borders.

🔥 This is momentum.
🔥 This is leadership.
🔥 This is



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✨ Dyslexia. The same brain. Different scripts. Different worlds.

We’re excited to welcome Dr Abebayehu M Mekonnen as a keynote speaker at the Asia-Africa Regional Conference on Specific Learning Disability.

Dr Mekonnen’s groundbreaking work explores dyslexia across Ethiopia’s multilingual landscape,bringing new insights into how language, culture, and cognition intersect in learning differences. His research is opening conversations that extend beyond borders and reshape how we understand literacy worldwide.

📍 Mumbai
📅 17th & 18th April

Join educators, researchers, clinicians, and advocates as we learn, collaborate, and build more inclusive learning environments together.

🔗 Register now — https://forms.gle/fppNSBAR69a9bSnc9

14/04/2026

continues to shine on the GLOBAL stage 🌍✨

Beyond excited that our team will be attending and presenting very informative works on dyslexia in the Ethiopian context at the prestigious Asia-Afro Conference, hosted by the Marashata Dyslexia Association in Mumbai, India 🇮🇳
📅 April 17–18, 2026
As a team already making global impact, this is another powerful moment to share our voice, research, and lived experiences with an international community committed to advancing understanding of dyslexia and inclusive education.
💡 Our presentation highlights the realities, challenges, and opportunities surrounding dyslexia in Ethiopia — contributing to a richer, more diverse global conversation.
🔥 This is influence.
🔥 This is leadership.
🔥 This is

What happens when the script itself is different?

A whole new way of understanding learning.

Join Dr. Aschalew A. Demissie as he brings forward insights on dyslexia in Amharic, a perspective rarely explored on the global stage. This is where research meets real-world diversity in language and learning.

📍 Mumbai
📅 17th & 18th April

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09/04/2026

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What happens when the script itself is different?

A whole new way of understanding learning.

Join Dr. Aschalew A. Demissie as he brings forward insights on dyslexia in Amharic, a perspective rarely explored on the global stage. This is where research meets real-world diversity in language and learning.

📍 Mumbai
📅 17th & 18th April

Register now - link in bio.

07/04/2026

💡✨ in ACTION! ✨💡

We have just wrapped up an incredible 3-day training in beautiful Bishoftu! 🌿📍

Diving deep into hands-on workshops, our amazing team at FANA Center for Learning Differences and Speech-Language Therapy strengthened practical speech and language therapy skills that truly make a difference. 📚🧠

This is more than training - it’s a mission. A commitment to give LIGHT and VOICE to individuals facing learning and communication challenges. 💬❤️

We learn. We grow. We empower. And we rise together for those who need it most. 💪✨

26/01/2026

Every child, including those with learning differences like dyslexia, deserves the chance to learn and thrive in school.

We are proud to have contributed to a groundbreaking new white paper from The Luminos Fund, which lays out a practical approach to inclusive education in low-learning contexts.

📄 The paper, "The Luminos Learning Differences Approach," emphasizes a powerful truth: effective instruction for all is the foundation of inclusion.
In Ethiopia and across Africa, many children struggle not because they can’t learn, but because they aren’t taught in ways that work for them.

At FANA Ethiopia, we believe inclusion should not mean separation or special tracks. Instead, it should be the natural outcome of high-quality, structured pedagogy that benefits every learner. This paper echoes our mission and offers evidence-based strategies that are already making a difference in Ethiopia and beyond.

Key takeaways:
✅ Start with effective, phonics-based literacy instruction for all.
✅ Use real-time monitoring to identify learners who need extra support.
✅ Foster joyful, safe, and inclusive classrooms.

We invite educators, policymakers, partners, and parents to read, reflect, and act on these important insights.

Together, we can ensure that all children - no matter their learning needs - receive the education they deserve.



🔗 Read the full white paper here:

Discover an evidence-based framework for learning differences in education—helping educators ensure every child receives effective instruction and support.

05/01/2026

✨ 4 Days. Deep Science. Real Impact. ✨

The * core staff* has successfully completed an intensive *4-day professional training workshop* in *Practical Linguistic Science and Speech-Language Pathology* 🧠🗣️

This immersive program focused on:
🔹 *Articulation and Fluency Disorders* – understanding speech sound production, timing, and flow
🔹 *Motor Speech Disorders* – including functional and neurological bases of dysarthria and related conditions
🔹 *Structural vs. Functional Speech Defects* – differential diagnosis grounded in anatomy and physiology
🔹 *Comprehensive Speech Assessments* – evidence-based evaluation tools and clinical observation techniques
🔹 *Therapeutic Interventions* – scientifically driven, client-centered treatment planning and application

Through hands-on practice, case-based learning, and advanced clinical discussions, our team strengthened the bridge between *theoretical linguistics and real-world therapeutic outcomes*.

🚀 This training marks another step forward in our commitment to *precision, professionalism, and evidence-based speech and language care*.

The science is strong.
The skills are sharper.
The impact is just beginning. 💪✨