I've 10 and 8 year old boys. They never have had a TV in their room.
You didn't mention if your son's behavior is in any way associated with his disability? If it is, and it manifests itself at school, then they cannot discipline him for it. They can only put him in a more "restrictive environment."
As for the crying/tantrums, I'd just ignore it. I know....easier said than done.
Removing items/privilages until he returns to normal seems like a good plan. Corporal punishment might be effective (depends on the kid), but it doesn't sound like it works with your son. It works well on mine, but I'm not sure it is effective because of how it is administered, or because they have a particularly low pain threshold. Since I do not deliver particularly painful punishments, I believe it is the former, rather than the latter.
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