Intense children are loud and dramatic. A 'regular' child fits easily into a schedule. The Initial response to new people, places, things. Approaching children love novelty. How easily a child adjusts to changes or transitions.
Slow adapters dislike any change or transition.
Persistent children don't give up. Mood- Basic disposition. How easily a child becomes distracted by surrounding circumstances when engaged in an activity. A distractible child becomes sidetracked easily. Jan Kristal, M.A. is director of Temperament Learning Center.