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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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