What is described as the first stage of O&M?

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What is described as the first stage of O&M?

The first stage focuses on understanding one’s own body and basic spatial relationships. Building awareness of body-part concepts and directional concepts—like left vs. right, front vs. back, near vs. far—provides the foundational map from which a person can begin to interpret and move through the surrounding environment. This self-referenced spatial sense is essential before tackling more complex tasks, such as planning routes, navigating traffic or unfamiliar areas, or managing emergencies. Once these body-space concepts are solid, skills like advanced route planning, vehicle navigation, and emergency management can be learned and applied more effectively.

The first stage focuses on understanding one’s own body and basic spatial relationships. Building awareness of body-part concepts and directional concepts—like left vs. right, front vs. back, near vs. far—provides the foundational map from which a person can begin to interpret and move through the surrounding environment. This self-referenced spatial sense is essential before tackling more complex tasks, such as planning routes, navigating traffic or unfamiliar areas, or managing emergencies. Once these body-space concepts are solid, skills like advanced route planning, vehicle navigation, and emergency management can be learned and applied more effectively.

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