MON- Sorry for what appears to be old or incomplete information. Our district is still very much operating in the discrepancy model. I was just in an IEP yesterday where the district special education coordinator was arguing against an IEP because the child has obvious learning disabilities but is also very low functioning in general. Perhaps it's something they whip out when it's convenient.

Sounds like it might be time to get an outside advocate on board, or at least get a consult.