ARD = Acceptance / Review / Dismissal = It's a meeting to get started with a 504 or IEP, to change it, or end it. Other places call it something else.

Your child wouldn't qualify for an IEP if they are passing, but they should qualify for a 504. You might want to check out http://www.wrightslaw.com

The only reason I was able to get an IEP for DS was due to his severe anxiety and PDD-NOS diagnosis from the neuropsychologist.

~amy