147: Learning differences and Wilderness Therapy

<p>Wilderness therapy programs have evolved over the last twenty years to better help those with learning differences that impact mental health. Many young people who enroll in wilderness therapy programs have undiagnosed learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, etc., that need to be addressed for a healthy change to occur.<br /> In this episode, we dive into this topic with Sanford Shapiro, a learning specialist at <a href= "https://evoketherapy.com/">Evoke</a>, and Anson McNulty, Operations Director at <a href= "https://summitachievement.com/">Summit Achievement</a>, who has dyslexia.</p> <p> </p> <p>Sanford's Bio from the Evoke Website: <br /> <strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sanford Shapiro, M.Ed</span></strong></p> <div class="creds mb-6 mb-lg-9 d-none d-sm-block"> <h1 class="mt-0"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Learning Specialist & Executive Consultant for Evoke Therapy Programs</span></strong></h1> </div> <p>Sanford Shapiro is a learning disabilities specialist who is a highly sought after trainer and speaker, noted for his ability to bridge gaps between therapy and cognitive science. He has been interviewed on TV and in print for his insights into learning differences and social-emotional concerns.</p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Education & Prior Work Experience</span></h2> <p>Sanford has had an extensive career as a teacher-trainer, school director and special needs consultant. Sanford’s knowledge is steeped in research and heart, born from personal and family experience as well as professional and clinical work. Known for his success with dyslexic learners, gifted students and those on the autism spectrum, Sanford’s mission has always been grounded by sharp insights about the day-to-day lives of children and adults who learn differently.</p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strengths</span></h2> <p>Sanford has lived abroad in Australia as well as the west coast and mountain ranges of the northwestern U.S. Sanford was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and lived and wor