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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 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: Expressive Language - communicating with speech and gestures: 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. His/her profile is as follows: Uses words and gestures but communicates ineffectively: The lack of coordination of utterances and gestures, along with poor articulation, grammar, and inconsistent rhythm makes expressive language difficult to comprehend and ineffective. Even in the presence of a large vocabulary, expressive language is impaired by the use of words in the wrong context, idiosyncratic variations in vocal pitch (e.g., robotic speech), and rhythm (e.g., stuttering). 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.
Guide to Support Your Child with Expressive Language Difficulties
1. Overview of the Challenges associated with this profile
Challenges | How they Manifest |
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Poor Articulation | Difficulty producing clear speech sounds, often resulting in unclear or mumbled speech. |
Disorganized Grammar | Incorrect or unusual sentence structure, making sentences hard to understand. |
Inconsistent Speech Rhythm | Irregularities in pace, pitch, or tonality of speech which can disrupt the communication flow. |
Misuse of Vocabulary | Using words in incorrect or unusual contexts, making comprehension difficult. |
Ineffective Use of Gestures | Hard to understand or irrelevant body language or facial expressions, leading to miscommunication. |
2. Efficient, evidence-based strategies to support this child
Strategy Title | Brief Description and Why it's Efficient | Specific Implementation Steps | Parameters to Monitor and Adjust |
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Structured Language Play | Provides structured opportunities for practicing expressive language in a fun, engaging manner | 1. Set aside daily playtime where you use toys, games, or activities that encourage your child to use various words, expressions, or gestures2. Take turns in "leading" the play, allow your child to express their ideas and desires during play. | Monitor: Engagement level in play, improved use of language in playAdjust: The complexity of language used in play, frequency of play sessions |
Speech Therapy Exercises | These exercises target specific areas of difficulty in language expression, like articulation or vocabulary misuse | 1. Consult a speech-language pathologist for specific exercises to do at home2. Practice these exercises regularly for short duration and gradually extend the time period | Monitor: Progress in the areas targeted by the exercisesAdjust: Time spent on exercises, types of exercises based on progress |
Visual Aids and Cues | These support understanding and use of vocabulary, sentence formation, and appropriate gestures | 1. Use flashcards, charts, or images to teach new words, sentences, or gestures2. Use these aids during daily activities to reinforce learning | Monitor: Usage and understanding of visual aids, improvement in relevant areasAdjust: Complexity of visual aids, ease of access to aids |
3. Do's and Don'ts
Do's | Don'ts |
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Do maintain a positive and encouraging environment at home | Don't criticise or correct your child's speech in a negative or discouraging manner |
Do model good expressive language | Don't talk over your child or finish their sentences for them |
Do provide constant opportunities for expressive language practice | Don't isolate your child or limit their opportunities for social interaction |
4. Further Reading and Research
Books and Guides
- "The Parent's Guide to Speech and Language Problems" by Debbie Feit
- "Talking with Your Toddler: 75 Fun Activities and Interactive Games that Teach Your Child to Talk" by Teresa Laikko
Websites
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org)
- The Stuttering Foundation (www.stutteringhelp.org)
Keywords for Research
- "Expressive Language Disorder", "Child Speech Therapy", "Language Development Activities", "Speech Rhythm Disruption", "Misuse of Vocabulary"