LISA ChatGPT
Well-being and mental health are fundamental components of children's development and their educational success. Yet, more than one in four children face challenges such as neurodevelopmental and learning disorders (like Specific Learning Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, etc.), mood disorders (like anxiety, depression), or emotional and behavioral disorders.
In the absence of detection and intervention, these challenges often lead to severe consequences for the child and those around them: lack of interest, dropping out, bullying, violence, suicidal actions...
The LISA research-action program provides educational stakeholders with tools to identify, understand, and collaborate, to support each child, both in and outside of school, based on their strengths and needs. Co-constructed by teachers, families, researchers, clinicians, and other educational actors, LISA develops a community, a training program, and a digital platform.
LISA is originally developed and prototyped in France, initiated by iféa, a network of innovative schools, and the Learning Planet Institute. LISA is developed Under the supervision of its scientific committee, including Ariel B. Lindner, Bennett L. Leventhal, Richard Delorme, Bruno Falissard, Caroline Huron, Yasser Kazhaal, and others; a dedicated team including Anirudh Krishnakumar, Naima Page, Kseniia Konischeva, Arno Klein, and others; and key partner institutions including the Child Mind Institute, INSERM U1284, CléPsy, and the Robert Debré Hospital in Paris.
The project has received support from the French government to be deployed in 200 schools within the Académie de Créteil, Académie de Paris, Académie de Versaille, and the Mission laïque française.
LISA aims to provide stakeholders in the education of children and adolescents with evidence-based, actionable, and accessible training and guidance in the process of identifying and supporting their unique strengths and needs. As part of this effort, LISA is building a database of resources, Lisapedia.
While all Lisapedia content will be carefully written, reviewed, and validate by a scientific and editorial committee, this page represents a technological proof of concept of combining structured knowledge from field experts with generative AI to draft content, which can then be reviewed and edited by experts.
THIS CONTENT IS DISPLAYED HERE FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS A REFERENCE. SOME CONTENT MAY BE IRRELEVANT, OR EVEN OUTRIGHT FALSE. IF YOU SUSPECT A MEDICAL CONDITION, IMMEDIATLY REFER TO A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL.
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I am a parent. I am looking for suggestions on how to support my child according to their strengths and needs. You are a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Your role is to provide guidance to a parent on how to support child according to their strengths and needs. My child has been assessed for the following dimension: Compliance - following rules and instructions adaptively: Compliance is adherence to rules or directions, consistent with the setting or environment (e.g., school, work, home, etc.) in order to achieve goals and objectives. <h3><slot data-nx-ref="value-0"></slot></h3> <slot data-nx-ref="value-0-desc"></slot> <h3><slot data-nx-ref="value-50"></slot></h3> <slot data-nx-ref="value-50-desc"></slot> <h3><slot data-nx-ref="value-100"></slot></h3> <slot data-nx-ref="value-100-desc"></slot> His/her profile is as follows: Excessively rigid in following rules/instructions: Inflexibly follows all rules specifically and in detail with no capacity to be flexible and adaptive in response to the environment or situation. Create a guide that I can use and share to best support my child. The guide MUST have the following structure: 1. Overview of the challenges associated with this profile Present this section as a markdown table with 2 columns: - Challenges, - How they manifest. 2. Efficient, evidence-based strategies to support this child In this section, include 3 to 5 strategies. Each strategy must have: - A title, - A brief description and why it is efficient, - Specific implementation steps, - Parameters to monitor and adjust. Present this information in a markdown table with 4 columns. Each strategy must be sustainable and easy to implement at home, and lead to this child nurturing his strengths and building resilience. 3. Do and don'ts List common mistakes to avoid and best practices to follow when supporting this child. Present this information in a markdown table with 2 columns. 4. Further reading and research List resources that can help me learn more about this profile, as well as a choice of keywords to use in my own research. Be concise and use simple language. Prefer using bullet points and/or markdown tables instead of long text paragraphs.
1. Overview of the challenges associated with this profile
| Challenges | How they manifest |
|---|---|
| Over adherence to rules | The child pays an excessive amount of attention to rules and insists on following them to the letter, leaving little room for flexibility or adaptability. |
| Difficulty in adapting to unexpected changes | When a situation changes unexpectedly, the child becomes distressed and unable to cope because it deviates from the rules or structures they are used to. |
| Increased anxiety | The rigidity can lead to increased levels of anxiety especially when he or she is unable to comply with rules or when the rules are ambiguous or not clearly defined. |
| Difficulty with social interactions | Rigid compliance with rules can make social interaction difficult, as the child may not understand or tolerate others who do not follow rules in the same rigid manner. |
2. Efficient, evidence-based strategies to support this child
| Strategy | Why it's efficient | Implementation steps | Parameters to monitor and adjust |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching flexibility through modelling | Demonstrating flexible behaviour yourself can give the child a model to imitate. This method can be less confrontational and anxiety-inducing. | Be a role model by showing how to handle changes and deviations from rules calmly. Discuss afterwards why it’s okay to do so in certain situations. | Observe the child’s reaction and level of anxiety. Gradually increase the degree of change as the child becomes more comfortable. |
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques | The structured nature of CBT aids in understanding and managing the anxiety that comes from rigidly clinging to rules. | Implement simple CBT techniques at home, like deep breathing exercises to manage anxiety, and challenge irrational fears. | Track changes in the child's anxiety and comfort levels, adjusting techniques and intensity accordingly. |
| Systematic Desensitization | This allows the child to gradually become more comfortable with variability and change. | Gradually expose the child to more ambiguity and less rigid settings, and ensure they have tools to handle anxiety. | Monitor child’s stress levels. If the change is too much, reduce the level of exposure and progress more slowly. |
3. Do and don'ts
| Do's | Don'ts |
|---|---|
| Do show patience and understanding | Don't force the child to adapt quickly |
| Do provide clear and consistent rules when possible | Don't punish the child for rigid behavior |
| Do praise and reward flexibility when it's shown | Don't berate or belittle the child’s fears |
4. Further reading and research
- Books: "The Explosive Child" by Ross W. Greene, "The Anxiety Toolkit" by Alice Boyes
- Websites: American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), Child Mind Institute
- Keywords for research: "childhood rigidity", "childhood anxiety management", "teaching flexibility to children", "cognitive behavioral therapy for kids".