Luís Borges discusses challenges of raising autistic son

Model and stylist Luís Borges shared an emotional reflection regarding his 16-year-old son, Bernardo, during an appearance on the program ‘Passadeira Vermelha’. Borges spoke about the complexities of parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Trisomy 21.

Borges expressed deep concern for his son's future, stating his hope that Bernardo might pass away before him to avoid leaving him alone in a world where people may lack patience or understanding. He noted that while the challenges are significant, Bernardo possesses a sensitive nature, recalling how the teenager stayed by his side during a recent bout of pneumonia.

Borges is a father to three children, Bernardo, 16, Lurdes, 14, and Eduardo, 11, all of whom were adopted during his marriage to the late Eduardo Beauté.