[BenLurkin]

A nine year old who is unable to speak is severely retarded, yes?

[boop]

No.

Autistic.

My nephew is autistic and has ADHD.

My brother NEVER takes his son out to eat.

Too much stimulation and nobody has a good time.

I can't imagine 17 kids and their various issues.

I agree, there is much more to this story.

I daresay it sounds like some kind of set-up and rage-bait to get readers angry .

[New Perspective]

A nine year old who is unable to speak is severely retarded, yes?

Yes, if you read the article you would have read that he has autism.