When josh was dropped off at preschool on the very first day of class, he was quite upset. he cried for a long time and would not play with the other children. this behavior continued for a few more days. some days, josh would throw tantrums right before his mother dropped him off, and on other days he would cry and scream after his mom left him at the preschool. according to psychiatrists alexander chess and stella thomas, what type of temperament does josh have?

slow to warm up temperament.

Explanation:

Each child has their own unique approach to the world and this is referred to as temperament.

Most children are shy which is usually referred to slow to warm up which means they take time before they can warm up to a new environment or situation or they take precautions before they act around an unfamiliar environment or people. You can see them by refusing to be with anyone but only those that they know such as their moms.

These kids usually don't warm up to a new nanny so fast and also when they go to creches it may take time for them to get used to that environment and may need to be introduced slowly before they can attend it full time.

How to support a child with a slow to warm up child?

- Trying to let them come out of it won't help such as using words like "don't be shy" it will make them feel like they is something wrong with them.

- help them gain confidence.

- encourage their interest.