Mel Baggs | |
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 Baggs in 2008 | |
| Born | Amanda Melissa Baggs August 15, 1980 |
| Died | April 11, 2020 (aged 39) Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Alma mater | De Anza College Simon's Rock |
| Known for | Autism advocacy |
YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2006–2020 |
| Genre(s) | Autism advocacy, vlogs |
| Subscribers | 9.72 thousand[1] |
| Total views | 5.13 million[1] |
Last updated: June 19, 2024 | |
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Mel Baggs (born Amanda Melissa Baggs; August 15, 1980 – April 11, 2020), was an American non-binary blogger who predominantly wrote on the subject of autism and disability. At times, Baggs used a communication device to speak and referred to themself as a low-functioning autistic. Revelations about Baggs's past created some uncertainty about their diagnosis.[2][3][4][5][6]
- ^ a b "About silentmiaow". YouTube.
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slate1was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Wolman, David (February 25, 2008). "The Truth About Autism: Scientists Reconsider What They Think They Know". Wired. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ^ "Autism Movement Seeks Acceptance, Not Cures". NPR. June 26, 2006. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ Erin Anderssen. "'Autistics': We don't want a cure". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ "Kindergartners Vote Classmate With Disabilities 'Off the Island'". Digitaljournal.com. May 24, 2008. Retrieved December 23, 2013.