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Occupational therapists are concerned with a person’s “occupations,” or the things that they do that occupy their time.

Words to Understand in This Chapter

accommodating— fitting the needs of an individual. dexterity— skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands. mobility— the ability to move in a way that is appropriate.

sensory— pertaining to the bodily senses—sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing. sensory processing disorder— a condition where the brain has trouble receiving and processing information received from the senses.