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.

I want to help my children/student in the following broad area:
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I want to help my children/student in the following, more specific area:
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In this area, my children/student displays the following behavior:
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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:

Attention/Concentration - regulating attention and concentration: Attention is the ability to focus interests, cognition, emotions and/or other resources on a particular object, goal, idea, effort, activity, etc. Attention and concentration are cognitive processes that allow for the selection and focus on a particular task or object (including goals, ideas, etc.) for some period of time. It is usually easier to pay attention when there is strong interest, feeling or commitment to a particular topic or goal. Concentration and attention can vary by environment and other concomitant obligations. Attention and concentration often require active avoidance of distraction. Failure to maintain attention often leads to mistakes and interruptions in important tasks.
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His/her profile is as follows:

Flexibly and adaptively regulates attention and concentration: Resists distraction  and selectively and flexibly focuses attention on tasks and events with intensity and duration appropriate to the demand.

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
ChallengesHow they Manifest
Over-alertness to environmentIncreased sensitivity to noises and sights can create distractions even in environments that others find conducive to focus.
Stringent attention and focus might lead to anxietyIn some situations, the child might feel stressed out if they aren't able to concentrate due to excessive noise or other factors.
Risk of burnoutWith a propensity to focus intensely on tasks, the risk for mental exhaustion or burnout is present.
  1. Efficient, Evidence-Based Strategies
TitleDescriptionImplementation StepsParameters to Monitor
Mindful BreaksEncourage short, regular breaks during periods of intense concentration to avoid burnoutInstruct your child to take a break after every 45-60 minutes of intense focus. During this break, they can stretch, walk, close their eyes, or indulge in a fun activity.Monitor the duration of work and breaks, mood and attentiveness before and after breaks. Adjust break activities based on preference
Hydrate & SnackDehydration or hunger can lead to loss in concentrationEncourage your child to stay hydrated and keep healthy snacks handy while studying.Monitor the child's mood, energy levels, and overall health. Adjust snack type and frequency as needed.
Practice MindfulnessMindfulness can help to increase attention span and focus over timeIntroduce mindfulness practices like yoga or meditation. These can be done daily or a few times a weekMonitor ease of implementation and impact on overall concentration and stress levels. Also, note willingness and inclination.
Encourage outdoor activitiesPhysical activities and time spent outdoors can help refresh the mindArrange regular outdoor playtimes or encourage hobbies that involve physical activityMonitor mood levels, enthusiasm towards hobbies, and improvements in concentration after physical activity sessions
  1. Do and Don'ts
Do'sDon'ts
Encourage balance between intense focus and leisure activitiesDon't make your child feel guilty about taking breaks or enjoying some leisure time
Understand and communicate that it's okay to lose focus occasionallyAvoid criticizing small distractions and lack of focus
Praise their efforts and positive attitude towards their workDon't overemphasize the results and outcomes only; the process is equally important
  1. Further Reading and Research
  • Books:
  • "Attention, Girls!: A Guide to Learn All About Your Ad/Hd" by Patricia O. Quinn
  • "The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults" by Frances Jensen
  • Websites/Blogs:
  • ADDitude: Strategies and Support for ADHD & LD.
  • Child Mind Institute
  • Keywords for research:
  • "Child attention and focus"
  • "Supporting Intense Focus in Children"
  • "Avoiding burnout in children"
  • "Mindfulness for children"
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