How Do You Give An ADHD Child Medication?
There are several types of ADHD medication your child’s doctor may prescribe. Unfortunately, none of them come in liquid form and options may be limited for a young child who cannot swallow a pill. Here are possible solutions for a child who has never swallowed a pill before. Determine if you child can handle swallowing a pill with water. If not, practice with a candy that is shaped like the medication. Sometimes drinking through a straw makes swallowing a pill easier. Practice for short periods throughout the day or over several days, and take a break if the child becomes upset. Place the pill in food for easier swallowing. Try a variety of foods, including yogurt, ice cream, applesauce or whipped cream. Sometimes this is much easier than swallowing a pill with water. Bury the pill in a spoonful of food, try the pill on top of the food and experiment with different amounts on the spoon. Find out if any medications come in a capsule form that can be opened and sprinkled onto food. Choo
