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.
This will show you how wide your throat is and should show that a pill can clearly fit down it. 1  You can also use a mirror to place the pills on your tongue. 2  The farther back you put the pill, the shorter ways it has to go before you swallow it. 3  You can also do this with a child who is terrified of choking.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.