- Walks quietly in the house when moving from room to room.
- Gets upset when he/she can't find something.
- Approaches children his/her age even when he/she doesn't know them.
- Switches from one activity to another before finishing the first.
- When he/she disagrees, speaks in a quiet and calm manner.
- Returns to responsibilities (homework, chores) after friends call or visit.
- Smiles or laughs with new adult visitors at home.
- Needs reminders to complete homework and chores.
- Is shy with adults he/she doesn't know.
- Gets mad even when mildly criticized.
- Leaves own projects unfinished (drawings, models, crafts, etc.).
- Seems nervous or anxious in new situations (visiting relatives, new playmates).
- Runs when entering or leaving the house.
- Reacts strongly (cries or complains loudly) to a disappointment or failure.
- Gets very frustrated with projects and quits.
- Remembers to do homework without being reminded.
- Gets angry when teased.
- Quits routine household chores before finished.
- Bursts loudly into the room when entering.
- Gets very frustrated when he/she makes a mistake.
- When meeting new children, acts bashful.
- Stays with homework until finished.
- When angry, yells or snaps at others.
- Runs or jumps when going up or down the stairs.
- Goes back to the task at hand (chores, housework, etc.) after an interruption.
- Moody when corrected for misbehavior.
- Moves right into a new place (store, theater, playground).
- Runs to get where he/she wants to go.
- Responds intensely to disapproval (shouts, cries, etc.).
- Has difficulty completing assignments (homework, chores, etc.).
- Prefers to play with someone he/she already knows rather than meeting someone new.
- Makes loud noises when angry (slams doors, bangs objects, shouts, etc.).
- Gets upset when there is a change in plans.
- Avoids (stays away from, doesn't talk to) new guests or visitors in the home.
- Seems to be in a big hurry most of the time.
- When an activity is difficult, gives up easily.
- Has off days when he/she is moody or cranky.
- Seems uncomfortable when at someone's house for the first time.