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Podcast: The JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast: Exploring how disability and diversity are connected
Episode: Life with STXBP1 in Gibraltar (Interview with Sabrina Spiteri-Cano)
Description: Sabrina Spiteri-Cano is a member of Gibraltar's Supported Needs Action Group (SNAG). whose daughter Aaliyah was diagnosed with STXBP1 Disorder. STXBP1 (Syntaxin-Binding Protein 1) is a gene that provides instructions for making a protein involved in how brain cells communicate. This protein helps with the release of neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that allow nerve cells to send signals to each other.Mutations in the STXBP1 gene can cause neurological conditions, including epilepsy, intellectual disabilities, and movement disorders. These mutations disrupt normal brain signaling, leading to developmental and cognitive challenges. The severity of symptoms can vary widely from person...