Sensitivity- How the child responds to sensations such as touch, taste, temperature, and smells. The sensitive child feels the seams in seamless tube socks.

Activity The general level of motor activity. An active child is always on the go.

Intensity - How a child responds - the "loudness" factor. Intense children are loud and dramatic.

Biological Rhythms: The predictability of daily functions such as sleep and hunger, and how children organize their behavior. A 'regular' child fits easily into a schedule.

Approach/Withdraw - The Initial response to new people, places, things. Approaching children love novelty. Withdrawing children hesitate with anything new.

Adaptability- How easily a child adjusts to changes or transitions. Slow adapters dislike any change or transition. Adaptable children "go with the flow."

Persistence-The ability to "stick with" a task even in the face of obstacles. Persistent children don't give up.

Mood- Basic disposition. Is the glass half full or half empty?

Distractibility- How easily a child becomes distracted by surrounding circumstances when engaged in an activity. A distractible child becomes sidetracked easily