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The AtyKids Glossary

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8 terms

AEEH

France

Allocation d'éducation de l'enfant handicapé

In France, a financial allowance to help offset the costs linked to a child's disability, granted by the CDAPH and paid by the CAF or MSA.

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AESH

France

Accompagnant des élèves en situation de handicap

In France, a person who helps a pupil with a disability at school, once this human support has been granted by the MDPH.

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CAMSP

France

Centre d'action médico-sociale précoce

In France, a center that provides early screening, assessment and support for young children, generally up to age 6.

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MDPH

France

Maison départementale des personnes handicapées

In France, the single local point (one per department) that welcomes, informs and processes disability-related requests (benefits, allowances, placement, schooling).

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PAP

France

Plan d'accompagnement personnalisé

In France, a plan that provides classroom adjustments for a pupil with learning difficulties, without going through the MDPH.

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PPS

France

Projet personnalisé de scolarisation

In France, the document that organizes the schooling of a pupil with a disability: it sets out the support and adjustments decided after a request to the MDPH.

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SESSAD

France

Service d'éducation spéciale et de soins à domicile

In France, a service that supports a child with a disability in their everyday settings (school, home), with educational and therapeutic input.

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ULIS

France

Unité localisée pour l'inclusion scolaire

In France, a support arrangement within a school that lets pupils with disabilities follow an adapted education while remaining in the mainstream setting.

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