Vocal Cord Operation on Constantly Screaming Autistic Teen?

A Wisconsin family was at their wits' end when their 16-year-old autistic son screamed as loudly as he could about 1000 times a day. They okayed an operation that lessened the sound. Was this wrong?

Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - November 4, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts