Emergence of invariant representation of vocalizations in the auditory cortex.

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This study shows that the brain gradually learns to recognize voices and speech sounds as “the same” even when they are noisy or distorted, helping families affected by 16p11.2 understand why their child may struggle to understand speech in busy environments—and why using clearer speech, quieter settings, repetition, and consistent voice cues can make communication easier and less overwhelming.