Research Article

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 midlineRolling overHand-walking, cruisingWalking without support
Static and dynamic side-lyingSittingUsing tricycle without pedalsExploring environment
Maintaining a stable prone position with or without axillary supportCrawling, bottom-shufflingStandingTrying to eat autonomously
Naturally rewarding multisensory experiencesFetching attractive toys and bringing them to mouthFree to experience standing up and falling downTaking part in dressing
Eye contact, eye pursuitEmptying/filling containersOpportunities to socialize with peers
Reaching, grasping, and handling (rattles, colourful keys, puppets, etc.)Building activities
Eye contact and social interaction (smiling, vocalizing, lalling, etc.)Cause-and-effect toy playing