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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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:

Fine Motor Skills - strength and coordination of fine motor skills, e.g., writing, buttoning, use of scissors: Expressive Language includes words and sounds, powerfully augmented by non-verbal communication, including gestures, body posture, facial expression etc. There are many subtle elements that enhance the breadth, depth and nuance of expressive language. These include rate, rhythm, volume, prosody, and tone of speech, as well as vocabulary and word choice. Effective expressive communication requires the flexible, skillful combination of gestures and spoken words. It takes considerable effort to communicate functionally, yet remarkably, even from early life, typically developing individuals are able to express to others their ideas, feelings, wants, and needs. These skills grow in complexity over the course of the lifespan, however, there is considerable variability amongst individuals that depends on biological make-up, cognitive ability, environmental factors, and cultural/social experiences.
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His/her profile is as follows:

Excessive muscle tone, muscle stiffness, poor coordination, and impaired function: Even though fine motor activity is ample and present, it is very poorly coordinated, making it difficult to write and participate in activities requiring manipulation of small objects in order to manage essential life functions such as cooking and eating, and writing.

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
Excessive muscle tone and muscle stiffnessDifficulty in executing fine motor skills due to muscle stiffness may result in a lack of precision in tasks such as writing, tying shoelaces, or using scissors. The child might appear physically strained.
Poor coordinationTasks requiring good hand-eye coordination could be difficult for the student. Examples include catching a ball, using cutlery, or drawing. The student may be slower than his peers and require extra time.
Impaired functionThe student might struggle to complete tasks independently, such as eating, dressing themselves, or managing their own school supplies.

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

TitleDescription and why it is efficientImplementation StepsParameters to monitor and adjust
Strategy 1: Occupational Therapy TechniquesOccupational therapy techniques can help students strengthen their fine motor skills and improve their ability to function independently. These customized exercises can help build muscle tone, coordination, and improve overall motor skillsOrganize regular sessions with the school occupational therapist. Tasks can include bead threading, stacking blocks, cutting out shapes. Take cues from the therapist to include smaller exercises within classroom activities.Keep an eye on the student's progress. Adjust the tasks as per the therapist's recommendation. Student frustration levels can be a sign that exercises need adjustment
Strategy 2: Use of Assistive TechnologyAssistive technology, such as speech-to-text devices or specialized computer software, can lessen the focus on fine motor skills and allow the child to express their ideas more freely.Introduce technology in the classroom where necessary. Train the student, and the class if applicable, to use it effectively.Monitor student's comfort and proficiency with technology. Adjust usage as per student's needs and the task at hand.
Strategy 3: Incorporate Physical ActivitiesPhysical activities and exercises can help to improve muscle coordination, strength, and overall health.Plan for regular breaks where the student can do simple stretch and coordination exercises. This includes games that stimulate coordination.Monitor student's ability and willingness to participate in physical activities.

3. Do and don'ts

Do'sDon'ts
Do break down complex tasks into simpler, manageable ones.Don't expect perfection in tasks requiring fine motor skills.
Do encourage independent practice.Don't rush the student while they perform a task.
Do provide positive reinforcement to boost their confidence.Don't compare their abilities to their peers'.

4. Further reading and research

  1. "Fine Motor Skills for Children With Dyspraxia" – Mary Mountstephen.
  2. "Understanding Your Child’s Trouble With Motor Skills" – Understood Team.

Keywords for further research

Motor Skills, Muscle Hypertonia, Occupational Therapy, Assistive Technology, Adaptive Physical Education.

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