As others have pointed out autism is not the same as mental retardation. I've heard of this book and don't think it's meant to be offensive. There is also a book called "Animals in Translation" written by an autistic writer and animal specialist. She claims that there are similarities between MOST animals' perception of the world and the autistic view.
Is it normal to think that Cats are retarded ?
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As others have pointed out autism is not the same as mental retardation. I've heard of this book and don't think it's meant to be offensive. There is also a book called "Animals in Translation" written by an autistic writer and animal specialist. She claims that there are similarities between MOST animals' perception of the world and the autistic view.