Results of Pilot Study Published in Journal Music and Medicine Reveal The Listening Program Helps Children With Down Syndrome Improve Speech Skills

OGDEN, Utah, August 4, 2010 - Advanced Brain Technologies today announced results demonstrating that a
modified music program followed for ten weeks, improved speech skills in
children with Down syndrome. The results of the study, conducted in
Nottingham, United Kingdom, were published Monday, in an early online before
print version of the article scheduled to appear in the journal Music and
Medicine(i).

It is well documented that children with Down syndrome have difficulty
with hearing, auditory processing and language development. This pilot study
was undertaken to trial tests and questionnaires for suitability for use with
the children, to determine if any benefit could be established from the use
of The Listening Program(R) as a prelude to a more formal study. The
Listening Program(R) was developed by Advanced Brain Technologies (ABT) as a
modified music method to improve auditory processing, self regulation and
brain performance.

Nine children between the ages of 5 and 12 years took part, acting as
their own controls. They used The Listening Program over a 10-week period.
Each child listened to acoustically modified music, through headphones, for
two 15-minute sessions, 5 days a week, for 10 weeks. A battery of tests
recommended by specialists in speech and language and human communication,
were performed before and after intervention. In addition, questionnaires
were completed at the end by parents and teachers involved.

Although the children only completed half the recommended twenty week
protocol due to time constraints, all experienced positive changes in speech
and listening. Some made improvements in a number of additional areas. These
positive findings are consistent with previous research studies using The
Listening Program with children with learning difficulties, auditory
processing disorder, and autism; among other issues.

"There is a great need to have a cost-effective, non-invasive approach to
improving speech and language skills in people with Down syndrome," said Alex
Doman, founder and CEO of Advanced Brain Technologies. "While further study
into the impact of The Listening Program is required for this purpose, the
pilot study demonstrated this approach could be a very useful tool in
improving communication in children with Down syndrome".

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes delays in physical and
intellectual development. It is the most frequently occurring chromosomal
disorder, present in one of every 800 live births.

About Advanced Brain Technologies

Advanced Brain Technologies (ABT) is a leading provider of non-invasive
brain training programs. Building upon 70 years of experience, the company's
multidisciplinary research and product design team develops brain plasticity
based software and music programs. ABT programs are available online, and
through a worldwide network of health and education providers.
www.advancedbrain.com.

(i) Jeyes, G., Newton,C. Evaluation of The Listening Program in Assessing
Auditory Processing and Speech Skills in Children with Down Syndrome. Music
and Medicine
(mmd.sagepub.com/content/early/2010/07/29/1943862110371809.abstract)
August 2, 2010 doi: 10.1177/ 1943862110371809

Alex Doman of Advanced Brain Technologies, +1-801-622-5676, alex at advancedbrain.com