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This article explains how physical characteristics, such as shape and size, can effect a person's ability to swallow tablets and capsules. It includes facts that 40% of adult Americans struggle to swallow pills. 

This technical report addresses the advantages of teaching children how to swallow pills at a young age. Three techniques are compared: the use of instructional methods, change in head position, and the use of a pill swallowing cup. 

A study conducted demonstrates that 84% of children between the ages of 6 to 11 effectively learned how to swallow pills with a simple set of instructions. With minimal modifications, 91% were able to successfully swallow pills by the end of the study. This indicates that children are fully capable and best taught how to swallow pills at a young age. 

This video presentation addresses the benefits of knowing how to swallow pills in comparison to liquid medication. It also analyzes how children learn to swallow pills. This includes instructional teaching methods, changes in head positioning, and using a pill swallowing cup as an aid.