A circuit model of auditory cortex

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This research helps explain that the brain uses a delicate balance of different “braking” cells to fine‑tune how sounds are processed over time, which can help families affected by 16p11.2 understand why some children may be extra sensitive to noise or need more time to adjust to sounds—and why strategies like predictable routines, quieter listening environments, and gradual sound exposure can support better attention, learning, and comfort.