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.
Let the capsule float to the back of your mouth and then swallow the pill. 1  This method works best on pills in capsule form. 2  You can try this method on your child as well. 3  After she takes a sip of water, just have her stare at the floor while you slip the capsule in the side of her mouth.rink something through a straw and swallow the liquid and the pill. Keep drinking for a few sips after you swallow it to help the pill go down. 1  The suction used to pull the liquid through the straw makes it easier to swallow the pill.