1 Cultural Influences Cultural influences means historical, geographical, and familial factors that affect assessment and intervention processes.
How can I teach my child to swallow a pill? Some children as young as age 3 or 4 can swallow a pill, while some teenagers still can't accomplish the task! When your child is ready to try, have him practice with something small and hard-coated, like Tic Tac breath mints. Here's how: With a mouthful of water, have your child look up at the ceiling.
Swallowing pills is a skill that many kids learn at about 10 years of age. Before that, a fear of choking, or simply worrying that pills are too big, keep many kids from trying. Unfortunately, some kids aren't swallowing pills even when they are teens, which can sometimes present challenges for treatments of common conditions.