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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: Self-control - managing impulses and self-regulating behavior: Effective social adaptations and goal seeking requires the ability to resist non-productive impulses and distractions that may interfere with achieving a goal. Self-control is the ability to manage the full spectrum of one's behaviors in order to quickly, flexibly, and effectively adapt as one attempts to meet one's personal and social needs. This means maintaining control over language, social, and motor behavior, while being sensitive and responsive to other environmental factors such as the behaviors of others who are sharing time and space. Self-control includes the ability to both behave proactively and reactively, as well as to inhibit unnecessary or inappropriate behavior. His/her profile is as follows: Excessively uninhibited behavior: In the face of significant needs, social demands or goals, behavior is maladaptive, impulsive, and/or unpredictable, interfering with successful goal attainment and adaptation. 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.
- Overview of the challenges associated with this profile
| Challenges | How they manifest |
|---|---|
| Inconsistent regulation of behavior | Your child might react impulsively to situations, making decisions on the spot without considering the repercussions, or they might act unpredictably. |
| Interference with goal completion | Due to impulsivity, your child may find it difficult to focus on or complete tasks as they may constantly be distracted or rush the task. |
| Difficulty with social adaptation | Social rules and norms require self control. Your child may struggle to adapt to social situations due to lack of self control. |
- Efficient, evidence-based strategies to support this child
| Title | Description and Efficacy | Implementation Steps | Parameters to Monitor and Adjust |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Traffic Lights system | This cognitive-behavioral strategy can help your child to stop and think before acting. It's proven to enhance impulse control. | 1. Explain the three lights: Red for 'stop', Yellow for 'think', and Green for 'go'. 2. When faced with a decision, have your child visualise these lights. 3. Encourage them to engage in role-play using this system. | Monitor their ability to apply this system in a variety of situations and adjust the complexity of scenarios depending on their progress. |
| Mindfulness Exercises | By teaching children to pay attention to their thoughts and feelings, impulsivity can be reduced. Therapies like Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) prove successful. | 1. Start with simple breathing exercises. 2. Gradually introduce mindfulness practices applicable to daily activities. 3. Encourage a consistent routine. | Check for their understanding of exercises, their compliance to routine, and their ability to apply mindfulness in daily life. Adjust the difficulty and variety of exercises accordingly. |
| Structured Environment | Routines and structures provide clear expectations and thereby reduce impulsivity. | 1. Establish regular routines for your child 2. Monitor closely initial stages. 3. Allow your child to take more control as they adjust to the routine | Track their ability to manage routines and adjust the structure/routine according to their comfort and adaptability |
- Do and don'ts
| Do's | Don'ts |
|---|---|
| Provide a structured environment for your child | Don't punish your child for lack of self-control |
| Teach your child strategies to self-regulate | Don't lose your patience or get confrontational |
| Spend quality time with your child engaging in exercises and games | Don't expect immediate changes - behavioral transformations take time |
- Further reading and research
- Books: "Smart but Scattered" by Peg Dawson, "Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life" by Dr. Stuart Shanker
- Articles: "Behavioural Training improves connectedness to others" by Jaime L. Hanson (JAMA Psychiatry), "The use of mindfulness with children with high levels of impulsivity..." by Vanessa Evans (Journal of Attention Disorders)
Research Keywords: "Child Impulsivity", "CBT for children", "mindfulness and self control in children", "parenting impulsive child"