Author: Andrea Brucella Finnegan, M.S. Ed.

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Andrea Brucella Finnegan, M.S. Ed.

Andrea Brucella Finnegan, M.S. Ed., is a doctoral student at the Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity, studying giftedness, particularly twice-exceptionality. She is fascinated by studies of the vast diversities of the human brain that occur naturally, but that are currently viewed as deficits in health care and education today. She serves as Co-Director for the Operation House Call Program at the Yale School of Nursing, a program that uses families to support health care professionals in building confidence, interest and sensitivity in their work with individuals who have intellectual and/or developmental differences. Andrea is a mom to three amazing children who inspire her field of work each day. Check out her upcoming 2e resource site, Twice Exceptional Cafe, coming this fall 2022 at www.twiceexceptionalcafe.com
Social & Emotional Development
Andrea Brucella Finnegan, M.S. Ed.

Sources of Resilience for Gifted & 2E Children

Discusses resilience in gifted and twice-exceptional children, arguing that supportive adult relationships, opportunities for autonomy, and strength-based activities build resilience. Offers practical tips for parents and caregivers, examples from An Animal School, and suggestions for nurturing hope through interests and routines.

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Andrea Brucella Finnegan, M.S. Ed.

The Emotional Implications of Gifted & Twice Exceptional Students

This article analyzes the short film An Animal School: A Tale of Gifts, showing how gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) students struggle emotionally when strengths are ignored. It discusses several characters, links neurodiversity to mental health concerns, and advocates strength-based education, acceptance, and supportive environments.

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Miscellaneous
Andrea Brucella Finnegan, M.S. Ed.

2022 SENG Annual Conference Notes

Notes from the 2022 SENG Annual Online Conference summarize key sessions on wellbeing, mentorship, mindfulness, social-emotional learning, diversity in gifted education, deep learning, and anxiety in gifted adults. Speakers and panels highlighted purpose, mentorship, inclusive practices, and strategies to support gifted and twice-exceptional learners and their communities.

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