AtyKids Glossary France
AESH
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.
In plain words
An AESH supports a pupil in class: helping them follow lessons, stay organized and take part, according to what has been decided for them.
Key points
- The support is decided by the MDPH, not by the school alone.
- AESH replaced the older term AVS.
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