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OT Tip Sheet: Drinking from an Open Cup

Boy drinking water at a table with drawings, holding a blue pen in one hand.

Introduce cup drinking by modeling each step, starting with spoon sips, progressing to small controlled cups, encouraging independence, and ensuring safe posture and slow pacing.