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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 2nd grade 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 2nd grade teacher on how to support student according to their strengths and needs. My student has been assessed for the following dimension: Transitions - transitioning between activities or places: Leaving home or other sites (e.g., school) requires preparation that is often captured in routines so that all the elements of the departure are well-coordinated, with little emotional or behavioral disruption, and no necessary items are left behind. It is important to anticipate pending transitions and plan for what comes next. The departure requires the timely gathering of objects necessary for the transition, so that the departure can take place in an orderly and timely fashion. Transitions routines often use appropriate social elements (e.g., "Good-bye," "See you tomorrow," "Thank you," waving or hugs, etc.), as well as addressing of safety concerns (e.g., "hold my hand", "put on your seat belt", etc.) <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: Uses age-appropriate strategies and routines for transitions: Most children have consistent, yet flexible and adaptive routines that help prepare to move from one place to another. They react appropriately to pre-departure signals by gathering the necessary belongings and appropriately managing the social elements of transition. Consistently following these routines increases order and decreases anxiety, while minimizing behavioral disruption and enhancing social experiences. 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.
- Overview of the challenges associated with this profile
Challenges | How they manifest |
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Difficulty adapting to changes | The student might get overly anxious when routine is disrupted. They may react negatively to unplanned changes. |
Struggle with time management | Without a structured routine, the student may take longer than necessary to gather items and prepare for transitions. |
Dependence on routine | Routines can offer a sense of control, but over-reliance can prevent the development of flexibility and adaptability skills. |
- Efficient, evidence-based strategies to support this student
Title | Description and Efficiency | Implementation Steps | Parameters to Monitor and Adjust |
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Strategy 1: Transition Warnings | Giving a five or ten-minute warning before transitions can ease anxiety and resistance. It allows the student to mentally prepare for the change. | 1. Inform the student of the impending change, e.g., "In ten minutes, we will be packing up to go home." 2. Remind them again just before the transition. | Monitor the student's reaction to the warnings. Adjust the warning time if necessary. |
Strategy 2: Visual Schedules | Visual schedules can be a helpful tool for students who struggle with transitions. They provide a visual cue of what to expect, reducing anxiety. | 1. Create a visual timeline of the student's day at school. 2. Use images, symbols, or real objects to depict each activity. 3. Go through the schedule with the student at the start of day. | Monitor the student's ability to follow the schedule and adjust the complexity as needed. |
Strategy 3: Social Stories | Social stories can help students understand the processes and social elements involved in transitions. | 1. Create a story that outlines the process of a typical transition. 2. Include the social element, such as saying goodbye. 3. Read a social story about transitions to the student regularly. | Monitor the student's understanding and comfort with transitions after reading social stories. |
- Do's and Don'ts
Do's | Don'ts |
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Do provide clear and consistent routines. | Don't spring changes on the student without warning. |
Do communicate openly and directly about upcoming transitions. | Don't over-complicate transition processes with unnecessary steps. |
Do show patience and understanding. | Don't criticize the child for having trouble with transitions. |
- Further reading and research
- "Methods for Easing School Transitions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review" by M.C. Kellems and S.L. Morningstar.
- "Building Bridges: An Act of Improving Transition Outcomes for Young Children" by S. Rosenkoetter, et. al.
- "The Incredible 5-Point Scale", by K. Dunn Buron and M. Curtis
Useful keywords for further research: "transition strategies in children", "visual schedules in classroom", "transition management in classroom", "social stories for children".