Table 1.

Constructs and procedures

Construct	Procedure(s)	Timing
Multisensory response (Auditory-Tactile processing)	ERP to simultaneous puff + speech sound	Pre- and post-intervention (near discharge)
Sensory functioning	ITSP	9–12 months
Language	Bayley III PLS-5	22–26 months
Motor	Bayley III	9–12 months 22–26 months
Tactile processing Functional tactile connectivity	ERP to calibrated air puff ERP to calibrated air puff	Pre/Post intervention Pre/Post intervention
Speech Sound differentiation	ERP to 6 speech sounds	Pre/Post intervention

This table shows the experimental constructs, procedures, and timing of variables for analysis. (ERP Event-Related Potential, ITSP Infant Toddler Sensory Profile, PLS-5 Preschool Language Scales-5)