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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: Sensory reactivity - Response to sensory input (touch, taste, smell, sight, hearing, and somatic): There is enormous individual variability in the perception and ability to interpret and respond to sensory input. Sensations typically includes the five senses (e.g., touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing), however, somatic perceptions (e.g., pain, heart rate, respiratory rate, kinesthetics, etc.) are often sensed quite acutely, and can modulate emotions, cognitions, and behavior. Precision in the identification of sensory inputs and the reaction to them is essential for safe interactions with the environment as well as appropriate social function. <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: Hyperresponsive to sensory input, disrupting adaptive function: Some individuals cannot modulate responses to sensory inputs, such that even modest sensory stimulation can disrupt functioning and lead to behaviors that may jeopardize safety, interfere with social function, and limit access to personal needs and activities. This includes extremes in emotional and behavioral responses to minimal sensory input. 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 Supporting Your Child with Hyperresponsive Sensory Input
- Overview of the Challenges Associated with This Profile
Challenges | How They Manifest |
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Sensory Overload | The child may feel overwhelmed by sensory information (touch, smell, noise, etc.) that others might not even notice. |
Emotional and Behavioural Responses | React to minor sensory inputs with strong emotional or behavioural responses, such as outbursts, tantrums, or withdrawal. |
Trouble with Social Functioning | May struggle to make friends or interact with others due to their sensitivity to sensory input. |
Limited Access to Personal Needs and Activities | Constant sensory overload might limit the child's ability to participate in activities they enjoy or meet their personal needs. |
- Efficient, Evidence-Based Strategies to Support This Child
Strategy Title | Description and Efficiency | Implementation Steps | Parameters to Monitor and Adjust |
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Create a Sensory Diet | Plans involving sensory activities to help regulate the child's nervous system, aiding them to focus and function better. | 1. Consult an occupational therapist. 2. Identify the right mix of sensory activities. 3. Implement them in the child's daily routine. | Monitor the child's response to the 'diet'. Adjust the activities and their frequency based on what works. |
Use of Calming Strategies | Techniques that help soothe the child when they feel overloaded. | 1. Use deep pressure touch (hugs, squeezes). 2. Practice deep breathing. 3. Try weighted blankets. | Monitor how the child responds to each technique and adjust as required. |
Sensory-friendly Environment | Create an environment that minimally triggers their sensory responses. | 1. Use soft, soothing lighting. 2. Limit background noise. 3. Clear clutter. | Adjust based on what environmental conditions the child seems to best respond to. |
- Do's and Don'ts
Do's | Don'ts |
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Do validate their feelings and experiences. | Don't dismiss or minimize their sensory experiences. |
Do maintain a routine, as predictability can be calming. | Don't introduce too many new things at once. |
Do give them time and space to calm down after a sensory episode. | Don't force them into activities or environments that overwhelm them. |
- Further Reading and Research
To learn more about supporting your child, checkout the following resources:
- Book: "The Out-of-Sync Child" by Carol Kranowitz
- Book: "Raising a Sensory Smart Child" by Lindsey Biel and Nancy Peske
The following keywords will assist in further research:
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Sensory Overload
- Sensory Integration Therapy
- Sensory Diet
- Occupational Therapy for Sensory Integration.