Assignment task:
Have you seen the movie Temple Grandin? Dr. Grandin's story is a fascinating and inspiring one. She is now a successful adult who has lived with autism all of her life and who grew up in an era when little was known about how to "treat" the disorder or help educate the learner.
There are two videos there. One is a full lecture; the other is a shorter interview. There is also a recent movie, now available on DVD that has been made with actress Claire Danes playing the role of Temple. I highly recommend the movie especially if you have a child with a learning disability.
Would you punish a misbehaving child who has a developmental disorder such as Asperger's or autism the same as you would as a "normal" functioning child with misbehavior?
Dr. Grandin talks about the kind of discipline she received as a child in her talks. What do you think?