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.
If the child's swallowing ability varies under different conditions, aspiration may not occur during the swallows that are filmed. Some children, for example, swallow well at the beginning of a meal, but tire after 10-15 minutes. When they are fatigued, their swallow may deteriorate and cause aspiration.