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 6th grade math teacher. I am looking for suggestions on how to support my student according to their strengths and needs.

You are a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Your role is to provide guidance to a 6th grade math teacher on how to support student according to their strengths and needs.

My student has been assessed for the following dimension:

Thinking Speed - adapting thinking speed to meet situational demands: The pace of adaptive thinking varies to meet the demands of the task. Multiple factors contribute to the enormous variation in thinking speed as individuals process information, including attention, intellectual ability, interests, familiarity, and memory, as well as environment and practice. It is important to manage thinking speed in order to allocate flexible amounts of time to appropriately address varying problems and challenges. Thinking faster is not always helpful as it may lead to errors, whereas thinking slowly may lead to missed opportunities. Finding successful balance in regulating thinking speed is essential for successful adaptation.
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His/her profile is as follows:

Excessively fast thinking leading to conceptual and adaptive errors, as well as misunderstanding: Thinking is consistently and inflexibly rapid making it appear to be "racing," but in no particular direction or for no purpose, leaving little opportunity for consolidation of thoughts or ideas, and successful problem-solving or social adaptation.

Create a guide that I can use and share to best support my student.

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 student

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 in the classroom, and lead to this student nurturing his strengths and building resilience.

3. Do and don'ts

List common mistakes to avoid and best practices to follow when supporting this student.

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

ChallengesHow They Manifest
Fast Thought ProcessingInability to effectively problem solve, as their thoughts are racing yet lack direction and purpose.
Poor Concept UnderstandingBecause their thinking is fast, concepts and ideas are not fully processed leading to misunderstanding.
Inefficient Adaptation SkillsTheir rapid thinking makes it difficult to adapt socially and academically as they are unable to consolidate thoughts and ideas.

2. Efficient, evidence-based strategies to support this student

TitleDescriptionImplementation StepsParameters to Monitor
Mindfulness TechniquesHelps to improve focus and slow down racing thoughtsIntroduce daily mindfulness exercises during class or provide resources for independent practice. Techniques can include guided meditation, deep breathing exercises.Monitor the student's ability to focus and stay engaged during these exercises. Adjust if necessary.
Structured Learning ApproachOrganize learning materials and instructions to make it easier for the student to process.Break down tasks into smaller units. Use visual aids, outlines, and step-by-step instructions.Observe if the student's concept understanding improves. Adjust complexity and pace if needed.
Use of ‘think-pause-talk’ MethodEncourages slower processing of thoughts and ideas.Teach students to think about their thoughts, pause to process, and then articulate it.Monitor how well the student is able to implement the method. Provide further guidance if necessary.
Positive ReinforcementBoosts self-esteem and encourages desired behavior.Give praise when the student slows down his/her thinking and correctly solves a problem.Check if their social adaptation and problem-solving skills improve with reinforcement. Modulate reinforcement patterns based on progress.

3. Do and don'ts

Do'sDon'ts
Do encourage the student to slow down and think through problems and tasks.Don't punish or chastise the student for their fast-thinking tendencies.
Do communicate expectations clearly and steadily.Don't overload the student with too much information at once.
Do provide a calm, supportive environment.Don't rush the student; allow them to work at their own pace.

4. Further reading and research

  • "Fast Minds: How to Thrive If You Have ADHD (Or Think You Might)" by Craig Surman MD
  • "Speed of Processing in the Classroom" by Joseph F. Kovaleski
  • "Helping Children with Slow Processing Speed" by Ellen Braaten, PhD
  • "Slowing Down to Learn: Mindful Pauses That Can Help Student Engagement" by Patricia A. Jennings

Keywords for further research:

  • Fast thinking in children
  • Adaptive thinking strategies for students
  • Evidence-based strategies for rapid thinking
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