[anonymfus]

>I'm pretty sure that the "developmentally disabled children" bit precludes informed consent

Your comment reminds me old joke: "Doctor, you forgot about anaesthesia before surgical operation!" — "Don't worry, patient is mute.".

There are many kinds of development disabilities. It was not ever said anything about mental disabilities.

[MichaelSalib]

I think you are very confused. I've spent a lot of time with developmentally disabled people and I've yet to see one that didn't have a substantial cognitive impairment. Moreover, children in general cannot consent.

[mikeash]

The third word I quoted is also important.