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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 (333-87213) pertaining to the 1999 Equity Incentive Plan of
Scientific Learning Corporation of our report dated January 31, 2000 with
respect to the financial statements and schedules of Scientific Learning
Corporation included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
December 31, 1999.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
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Ernst & Young LLP
Walnut Creek, California
August 3, 2000
