Different By Design Learning was born out of one mom’s own experience and need.
Homeschooling and parenting children with learning differences, behavioral challenges and special needs is incredibly challenging. It’s also so very worth it and a lot easier to do when you feel support and encouragement!
About Different By Design Learning
Different By Design Learning helps you homeschool children with unique differences, through interest-led, strength-based learning.
We provide practical, interest-led tools and coaching rooted in years of real-world homeschool and education experience. Our mission is to help families turn resistance into curiosity, struggles into growth, and uncertainty into a roadmap built around each child’s unique interests and potential.
Whether you’re navigating learning differences, supporting a reluctant learner, or simply seeking a homeschool approach that truly fits, you’re in the right place. With customized learning plans, hands-on resources, and a supportive community that understands, we’re here to help you create an education that doesn’t just check boxes, it celebrates who your child is designed to be.
About Shawna
Shawna Wingert is a former adult training and development professional, with an educational background in special education. She has homeschooled her own two unique learners for more than a decade, has written four books about homeschooling children with learning differences, and is passionate about strength-based learning.
Homeschooling and parenting children with learning differences, behavioral challenges and special needs is incredibly challenging. It’s also so very worth it, and a lot easier to do when you feel support and encouragement.
Work With Shawna
Shawna offers parent support sessions for homeschoolers on a limited basis. For more information, please contact us at [email protected].
If you are interested in a brand partnership with Different By Design Learning, please know we only work with brands that are accessible for children with learning differences and special needs. Contact [email protected] for more information about a direct collaborations.
Shawna is also proud member of iHomeschool Network, a trusted community of homeschool content creators and influencers. Through iHN, brands are able to connect with us to provide meaningful resources to homeschool families. Each collaboration is built on authenticity, expertise, and a genuine desire to connect parents with resources that truly help them thrive.