The problem as I see it, is that people on the Autistic Spectrum, become obssessive about things that really interest them and can't stop themselves from carrying on. Aspergers are very very intelligent and couple that with an interest and obsessiveness is probably what has caused this. I doubt if he meant to cause that much damage. I beleive his obsessiveness caased this to happen.

If he got a sever reprimand, I doubt if he would ever want to do it again.

Autism is a serious issue and people on the spectrum, need to be protected.