Kia ora! I’m Ali, Founder at innerlinks.

My career journey started with advocating for my youngest, who has dyslexia and ADHD. Seeing his challenges lit a fire in me to understand how to better support him. After diving into research and learning, I now have the tools to help others facing similar hurdles, like my son. So, if you're looking for decodable reading books backed by the proven methodologies of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, you're in the right place.

Qualifications

With a Degree in Primary (BTchg), +10 years of teaching experience, being a member and tutor of Speld NZ and completing educational workshops such as “Behaviour and Motivation Paper 2010”, “Kids and Sensory Overload”, “Brain Development and Learning Workshop” - Nathan Mikaere Wallis, “Literacy in the Classroom” - Stephanie Dix, and “Behaviour” - Margaret Ross, I am equipped with the knowledge and skills to help and support others with neurodiversity through the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy.

L, Buchanan.

“The books were fun and interactive which meant he wanted to work hard and learn.”

L, Buchanan.

“This gave my son the ability to learn like a sponge and retain what he was taught.”

K, Trousdale.

“Initially, I struggled to find the ‘right’ help for my 8-year-old son.  I did a lot of research and having already gone through the school system with my much older dyslexic son, I knew this time we needed a better way to learn to read/write/spell…

K, Trousdale.

I can already see significant improvements.  A lot of the time he doesn’t even realise he is learning as Ali incorporates fun learning games and other strategies to help keep him focused.”