Effects of a Home-Based Family-Centred Early Habilitation Program on Neurobehavioural Outcomes of Very Preterm Born Infants: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Table 1
Training, differentiated by corrected age, of postural control, motor, and play activities, and environmental interactive skills.
3 mths c.e.
6 mths c.e.
9–12 mths c.e.
12–18 mths c.e.
Maintaining a stable supine position with both hands on the midline
Rolling over
Hand-walking, cruising
Walking without support
Static and dynamic side-lying
Sitting
Using tricycle without pedals
Exploring environment
Maintaining a stable prone position with or without axillary support
Crawling, bottom-shuffling
Standing
Trying to eat autonomously
Naturally rewarding multisensory experiences
Fetching attractive toys and bringing them to mouth
Free to experience standing up and falling down
Taking part in dressing
Eye contact, eye pursuit
Emptying/filling containers
Opportunities to socialize with peers
Reaching, grasping, and handling (rattles, colourful keys, puppets, etc.)
Building activities
Eye contact and social interaction (smiling, vocalizing, lalling, etc.)