How to Get Your Child's Foreign Diagnosis Accepted by the French MDPH System
Step-by-step guide for transferring a US IEP, UK EHCP, or Australian diagnosis into the French MDPH system so your child gets special education support in France.
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Step-by-step guide for transferring a US IEP, UK EHCP, or Australian diagnosis into the French MDPH system so your child gets special education support in France.
The best MDPH navigation resources for expat families on 2-3 year postings to France, including diplomatic, OECD, UNESCO, and corporate transfer families.
Compare using a structured MDPH guide versus hiring a relocation consultant or bilingual lawyer for navigating France's special education system as an expat.
Why British families in France face unique special education challenges and how to navigate the MDPH system when you're used to the UK's school-based SEN approach.
What expat families can do for their child right now while waiting for France's MDPH to process a special education dossier, including PAP, private therapy, and legal escalation.
Practical steps for expat families relocating to France with a disabled or SEN child — what to bring, what to translate, and how to navigate the MDPH system from day one.
What special needs support is available at international, American and British schools in Paris — the reality of SEN provision at hors contrat private schools explained.
Can you homeschool a disabled or SEN child in France? The legal framework, MDPH implications, inspection requirements, and what expat families need to know.
What gifted children (HPI/EIP) can access in French schools — identification, support plans, class skipping, and MDPH eligibility explained for expat families.
How expat families navigate dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and troubles DYS in French schools — from diagnosis to PAP and MDPH support.
The key English-language resources for special needs families in France — SPRINT France, EKIPP, support groups, and how to find help navigating the French system.
A practical guide to special needs school support in France for expat families — covering MDPH, PPS, AESH, and how the system differs from the US, UK, and Australia.
How to write the Projet de Vie for your MDPH application — what evaluators look for, what to include, and templates for expat families writing in French.
What a special education advocate or consultant can do for your MDPH application in France, when you need one, and how to find English-speaking help without overpaying.
What the PPS (Projet Personnalisé de Scolarisation) is, how it compares to a US IEP or UK EHCP, and how expat families get one for their child in France.
Plain-English comparison of France's four school support plans — PAP, PPS, PPRE, and PAI — and how to choose the right one for your child's needs.
Step-by-step guide to the MDPH application process in English for expat families — what to submit, how to write each section, and common mistakes to avoid.
Plain-English breakdown of the MDPH Cerfa forms — Cerfa 15692-01 and Cerfa 15695-01 — what each section covers and what expat families need to know.
Step-by-step guide to appealing an MDPH rejection in France — how the RAPO works, strict deadlines to know, and when to escalate to a tribunal.
How the ESS (Équipe de Suivi de Scolarisation) meeting works in France, who attends, what it decides, and how expat parents can prepare to advocate effectively.
How to find English-speaking orthophonistes, child psychologists, neuropsychologists and occupational therapists in France for expat children with SEN.
France's 2005 disability law, inclusive education rights, reasonable adjustments, school exclusion, and how to challenge discrimination — explained in English.
How to get ADHD and autism school accommodations in France — the MDPH process, PPS, AESH, and ULIS explained for English-speaking expat parents.
What ULIS classes are, how they differ from mainstream placement, how to access early intervention through CAMSP, and what adapted education options exist in France.
How long MDPH applications really take in France, why backlogs vary by département, and what expat families can do while waiting for a decision.
How the AESH system works in France, the three types of classroom aide, how to get AESH approved, and what to do when the assistant never shows up.
How to apply for the AEEH disability allowance for children and PCH compensation payment through the MDPH — eligibility, amounts, and the application process in plain English.