Yes, autistic people can be classified as "retarded" but it isn't politically correct. Just like you shouldn't call ppl white, black, brown, beaner, spicks, gooks and other terms that could be degrading. So i believe it would be better for society if ppl said "handicapped" or "disabled" instead of "retarded". And another thing about the "not speaking" thing is that deaf people usually cannot talk well but they are retarded, just different. Hope that helps!

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