“Do not use autism to promote yourselves. It's very ugly. Have but is judgment”

A the controversy surrounding Joana Marques and actress Mafalda Matos seems not to be leaving anyone indifferent. The reactions reveal different opinions, while some defend humorists others are shocked by the jokes made and defend the actress. 

Ana Bola was one of the known faces to publicly express her opinion on the celeuma. 

“ Before you declare yourself autistic or neurodivergent, go to the doctor and do the numerous tests and tests that confirm the "disease". Autism is a serious and very disabling disease for the patient and family.

You talk about it in a light, like it's a cold or a stomachache. It's not. Your friend Chatgpt's information isn't enough. Don't use that to promote yourself. It's really ugly, really ugly. Some people have used cancer for the same purpose, but it's out of fashion. Have some sense“, wrote the actress and humorist in her official Facebook account.

Later, after reading a comment from a follower on the subject, Anne Bola added to her words. “I’ve edited the post because I’ve now realized that autism is not disease. It is explained in one of the comments.”

“ With all due respect, neurodivergence is neither a psychiatric illness nor a personality disorder. Using the term disease only crystallizes the existing stigma. In addition, like emotional intelligence and psychopathy, neurodivergence coexists in a spectrum, and neurotypicals may also be in juxtaposition. One of the most brilliant neurodivergents was LeonardoDa Vinci... with a brutal IQ (if we could measure it). As far as you are concerned, morally I agree, no one should use labels to promote themselves or try to avoid their actions or lack them. Thank you”, said the follower mentioned by the actress. 

“Thank you. I learned things I didn't know. But Andreia knows what I'm talking about... ", reacted Ana Bola. 

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Joana Marques played in one of the last episodes of “Extremely Displeasing”, Radio Renascença, with recent videos of Mafalda Matos. In the images, the actress talks about her condition as autistic. 

In response to the parody of Joana Marques, Mafalda Matos shared this Monday, July 27, an emotional video through which he goes to Rádio Renascença and Joana Marques. The actress says she felt humiliated and judged in a shameful way.