- Harding, C., Whiting, L., Petty, J., Edney, S., Murphy, R. and Crossley, S.-.L. (2022). Infant communication. How should we define this, and is it important? Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 28(6), pp. 452–454. doi:10.1016/j.jnn.2022.01.006.
- Harding, C., Bell, N., Griffiths, S. and Michou, E. (2022). A descriptive evaluation of early feeding development of infants in a local neonatal unit. Journal of Neonatal Nursing. doi:10.1016/j.jnn.2022.11.018.
- Edney, S.K., Basu, A., Harding, C. and Pennington, L. (2022). Short-term feeding outcomes after neonatal brain injury. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 28(4), pp. 265–269. doi:10.1016/j.jnn.2021.08.016.
- Maleki, M., Mardani, A., Harding, C., Basirinezhad, M.H. and Vaismoradi, M. (2022). Nurses’ strategies to provide emotional and practical support to the mothers of preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Women's Health, 18. doi:10.1177/17455057221104674.
- Harding, C.M. and Crossley, S.-.L. (2022). Comment on ‘Direct swallowing training and oral sensorimotor stimulation in preterm infants: a randomised controlled trial’ by Heo et al. Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition, 107(2), pp. 228–228. doi:10.1136/archdischild-2021-323171.
- Harding, C., Crossley, S.-.L., Whiting, L. and Petty, J. (2021). A response to: Almahmoud, O. (2021). Do newborns really don't talk, or are we just not skillful enough to understand them? Journal of Neonatal Nursing. Early view. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 27(6), pp. 492–493. doi:10.1016/j.jnn.2021.06.009.
- Moghadam, K.N., Chehrzad, M.M., Masouleh, S.R., Mardani, A., Maleki, M., Akhlaghi, E. … Harding, C. (2021). Nursing workload in intensive care units and the influence of patient and nurse characteristics. Nursing in Critical Care, 26(6), pp. 425–431. doi:10.1111/nicc.12548.
- Gibbs, D., Odeh, N., Theron, M. and Harding, C. (2021). Level 1 neonatal nursing staff perceptions of their role: A qualitative Framework Analysis study investigating the complex and diverse workload undertaken by nurses in special care baby units. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 27(4), pp. 244–250. doi:10.1016/j.jnn.2020.10.004.
- Murphy, R., Harding, C., Aloysius, A., Sweeting, M. and Crossley, S.-.L. (2021). Developments in allied health professionals’ role in UK neonatal units: a speech and language therapy perspective. Infant, 17(4).
- Nasirizad Moghadam, K., Chehrzad, M.M., Reza Masouleh, S., Maleki, M., Mardani, A., Atharyan, S. … Harding, C. (2021). Nursing physical workload and mental workload in intensive care units: Are they related? Nursing Open, 8(4), pp. 1625–1633. doi:10.1002/nop2.785.
- Harding, C., Aloysius, A., Bell, N., Edney, S., Gordon, Z., Lewis, H. … Murphy, R. (2021). Reflections on COVID -19 and the potential impact on preterm infant feeding and speech, language and communication development. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 27(3), pp. 220–222. doi:10.1016/j.jnn.2020.09.001.
- de Groot, S., van den Engel-Hoek, L., Kalf, J.G. and Harding, C. (2021). Comparing videofluoroscopy and endoscopy to assess swallowing in bottle-fed young infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Journal of Perinatology, 41(5), pp. 1201–1202. doi:10.1038/s41372-021-00982-2.
- Crossley, S.L., Duthie, K., Newton, M. and Harding, C. (2021). Investigation into the flow rate of bottle teats typically used on an Australian neonatal unit. Speech, Language and Hearing, 25(1), pp. 29–36. doi:10.1080/2050571X.2021.1914960.
- Eskandari, S., Mirhaghjou, S.N., Maleki, M., Mardani, A., Gholami, M. and Harding, C. (2021). Identification of the Range of Nursing Skills Used to Provide Social Support for Mothers of Preterm Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care. Critical Care Research and Practice, 2021, pp. 1–7. doi:10.1155/2021/6697659.
- McMahon, E., Tebbs, A., Shanmugalingam, S. and Harding, C. (2020). Supporting parents to read to their infants on a level 2 neonatal unit: launch of a neonatal library. Infant, 16(6), pp. 259–262.
- Craig, G.M., Hajdukova, E.B., Harding, C., Flood, C., McCourt, C., Sellers, D. … Gill, A. (2020). Psychosocial support for families of children with neurodisability who have or are considering a gastrostomy: the G-PATH mixed-methods study. Health Services and Delivery Research, 8(38), pp. 1–126. doi:10.3310/hsdr08380.
- Hills, E., Rosenberg, J., Banfield, N. and Harding, C. (2020). A multidisciplinary approach to the implementation of non-pharmacological strategies to manage infant pain. Infant, 16(2), pp. 78–81.
- Charpentier, A., Morgan, S. and Harding, C. (2020). A service evaluation of parent adherence with dysphagia management therapy guidelines: reports from family carers supporting children with complex needs in Greece. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42(3), pp. 426–433. doi:10.1080/09638288.2018.1499048.
- Harding, C., Levin, A., Crossley, S.L., Murphy, R. and van den Engel - Hoek, L. (2019). Effects of early communication intervention on speech and communication skills of preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): A systematic review. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 25(4), pp. 177–188. doi:10.1016/j.jnn.2019.04.004.
- Bell, N. and Harding, C. (2019). An investigation of the flow rates of disposable bottle teats used to feed preterm and medically fragile infants in neonatal units across the UK in comparison with flow rates of commercially available bottle teats. Speech, Language and Hearing pp. 1–9. doi:10.1080/2050571x.2019.1646463.
- Patel, K., Roche, L., Coward, N., Meek, J. and Harding, C. (2018). Promoting positive communication environments: a service evaluation. Tizard Learning Disability Review, 23(4), pp. 192–200. doi:10.1108/tldr-04-2018-0009.
- Wade, R., Harrison, K. and Harding, C. (2018). Feeding infants on high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy: Exploration of speech-language pathologists’ decision-making processes. Journal of Clinical Prctice in Speech - Language Pathology, 20(3), pp. 121–129.
- Harding, C., Cockerill, H., Cane, C. and Law, J. (2018). Using non-nutritive sucking to support feeding development for premature infants: A commentary on approaches and current practice. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 11(3), pp. 147–152. doi:10.3233/prm-170442.
- Harding, C. and Stewart, A. (2018). Commentary on “Evaluating service users’ experiences of using Talking Mats®”. Tizard Learning Disability Review, 23(2), pp. 87–90. doi:10.1108/tldr-10-2017-0041.
- Harding, C., Mynard, A. and Hills, E. (2018). Identification of premature infant states in relation to introducing oral feeding. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 24(2), pp. 104–110. doi:10.1016/j.jnn.2017.11.018.
- Morgan, S., Luxon, E., Soomro, A. and Harding, C. (2018). Use of mealtime advice mats in special schools for children with learning disabilities. Learning Disability Practice, 21(2), pp. 20–26. doi:10.7748/ldp.2018.e1856.
- Harding, C. and Levin, A. (2018). Short Report: NICE Guidance for Developmental Follow – up of Children and Young People Born Preterm. Infant, 14(2), pp. 62–63.
- Harding, C.M., Buchari, S., Benato, R. and Levin, A. (2017). Mental Capacity Act (2005): Enabling student learning through teaching provided by service users who use augmentative and alternative communication. Communication Matters, 31(3), pp. 17–19.
- van den Engel-Hoek, L., Harding, C., van Gerven, M. and Cockerill, H. (2017). Pediatric feeding and swallowing rehabilitation: An overview. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 10(2), pp. 95–105. doi:10.3233/prm-170435.
- Harding, C. (2017). Health care and risk of early death for people with learning disabilities. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 59(6), pp. 567–567. doi:10.1111/dmcn.13376.
- Norburn, K., Levin, A., Morgan, S. and Harding, C. (2016). A survey of augmentative and alternative communication used in an inner city special school. British Journal of Special Education, 43(3), pp. 289–306. doi:10.1111/1467-8578.12142.
- Cockerill, H., van den Engel - Hoek, L. and Harding, C. (2016). Assessing children’s swallowing: parent and professional perceptions. Tizard Learning Disability Review, 21(3), pp. 117–125. doi:10.1108/tldr-08-2015-0033.
- Cockerill, H., Van Den Engel- Hoek, L. and Harding, C. (2016). Assessing children's swallowing: parent and professional peceptions. Tizard Learning Disability Review, 21(3), pp. 1–9.
- Harding, C.M., Bowden, C., Lima, L. and Levin, A. (2016). How do we determine oral readiness in infants? Infant, 12(1), pp. 10–12.
- Harding, C. and Cockerill, H. (2015). Managing eating and drinking difficulties (dysphagia) with children who have learning disabilities: What is effective? Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 20(3), pp. 395–405. doi:10.1177/1359104513516650.
- Harding, C., Frank, L., Botting, N. and Hilari, K. (2015). Assessment and management of infant feeding. Infant, 11(3), pp. 85–89.
- Wood, D., Harding, C. and McFarlane, M. (2015). Staff perceptions of a cough reflex testing (CRT) service for patients following stroke. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE, 10, pp. 64–64.
- Harding, C., Morris, A., Fitzpatrick, E. and Aloysius, A. (2014). Drinking speed using a Pat Saunders valved straw, wide-bore straw and a narrow-bore straw in a normal adult population. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 12(4), pp. 255–261. doi:10.1097/xeb.0000000000000021.
- Cocks, N., Harding, C. and Pritchard, M. (2014). The benefits of a 5-day dysphagia intensive placement. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 16(5), pp. 476–485. doi:10.3109/17549507.2013.826283.
- Harding, C. (2014). Commentary on experiential learning: changing student attitudes towards learning disability: how can we reduce exclusion further? Tizard Learning Disability Review, 19(3), pp. 118–121. doi:10.1108/tldr-11-2013-0048.
- Harding, C., Frank, L., Van Someren, V., Hilari, K. and Botting, N. (2014). How does non-nutritive sucking support infant feeding? Infant Behavior and Development, 37(4), pp. 457–464. doi:10.1016/j.infbeh.2014.05.002.
- Harding, C.M. (2014). Non-nutritive sucking for infants: what are the issues? Infant, 10(2), pp. 50–53.
- Lewer, A. and Harding, C. (2013). Communication is the key: improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities. Tizard Learning Disability Review, 18(3), pp. 132–140. doi:10.1108/tldr-01-2013-0001.
- Lewer, A. and Harding, C. (2013). From “what do you do?” to “a leap of faith”: developing more effective indirect intervention for adults with learning disabilities. Tizard Learning Disability Review, 18(2), pp. 74–83. doi:10.1108/13595471311315092.
- Harding, C., Frank, L., Dungu, C. and Colton, N. (2012). The use of nonnutritive sucking to facilitate oral feeding in a term infant: a single case study. J Pediatr Nurs, 27(6), pp. 700–706. doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2012.01.006.
- Harding, C., Wade, C. and Harrison, K. (2012). Communication between children and carers during mealtimes. The Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 13(4), pp. 242–250.
- Harding, C., Bukhari, S., Hickin, J. and Harrison, K. (2012). The People in Control Conference at City University, London: “We have opinions to share about our lives”. Tizard Learning Disability Review, 17(4), pp. 169–176. doi:10.1108/13595471211272514.
- Harding, C., Frank, L., Dungu, C. and Colton, N. (2012). The use of non-nutritive sucking to facilitate oral feeding in a term infant: A single case study. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 27, pp. 700–706.
- Harding, C., Bukhari, S., Hickin, J. and Harrison, K. (2012). The People in Control Conference at City University, London: “We have opinions to share about our lives”. Tizard Learning Disability Journal, 17(4), pp. 169–176. doi:10.1108/13595471211272514.
- Harding, C., Hickin, J., Bukhari, S. and Harrison, K. (2011). Launch of User-Lead Consultancy: How adults with learning disabilities can train others effectively using a range of communication strategies. . Communication Matters, 25(3), pp. 12–14.
- Harding, C., Lindsay, G., O'Brien, A., Dipper, L.T. and Wright, J. (2011). Implementing AAC with children with profound and multiple learning disabilities: a study in rationale underpinning intervention. The Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 11(2), pp. 120–129. doi:10.1111/j.1471-3802.2010.01184.x.
- Harding, C. and Aloysius, A. (2011). Drinking speed using a valved Pat Saunders straw TM, wide bore straw and a narrow bore straw in school age children. The International Journal of Evidence Based Health Care, 9, pp. 435–439. doi:10.1111/j.1744-1609.2011.00241.x.
- Harding, C.M. and Moody, A. (2011). A survey revaluation of the AAC strategies used by school aged children with learning disabilities, & their parent's perceptions of their needs. Communication Matters Journal, 25(1), pp. 33–37.
- Harding, C.M., Faiman, A. and Wright, J. (2010). A pilot project to evaluate intensive desensitisation, oral tolerance therapy and hunger provocation programme for children who have had prolonged tube feeds. The Journal of Evidence Based Health Care, 8, pp. 268–276.
- Harding, C., Faiman, A. and Wright, J. (2010). Evaluation of an intensive desensitisation, oral tolerance therapy and hunger provocation program for children who have had prolonged periods of tube feeds. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 8(4), pp. 268–276. doi:10.1111/j.1744-1609.2010.00184.x.
- Harding, C.M., Cocks, N., Paytner, C. and Wright, J. (2010). Learning Opportunities in Dysphagia. Bulletin.
- Harding, C.M., O'Brien, A., Dipper, L. and Wright, J. (2010). The challenges of implementing AAC to children with profound and multiple learning disabilities: A study in rationale underpinning intervention. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs pp. 1–10. doi:10.1111/j.1471-3802.201001184.
- Harding, C.M. and Wright, J. (2010). Dysphagia: The challenge of managing eating and drinking difficulties in children and adults who have learning disabilties. Tizard Learning Disability Review Journal, 15(1).
- Harding, C. (2009). An evaluation of the benefits of non-nutritive sucking for premature infants as described in the literature. Arch Dis Child, 94(8), pp. 636–640. doi:10.1136/adc.2008.144204.
- Harding, C. and Halai, V. (2009). PROVIDING DYSPHAGIA TRAINING FOR CARERS OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE PROFOUND AND MULTIPLE LEARNING DISABILITIES. BRITISH JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, 55(108), pp. 33–47. doi:10.1179/096979509799103188.
- Harding, C.M. (2009). Using switches with pre-school children: How do we decide who has access to a voice output communication devise? Communication Matters, 23(3), pp. 11–21.
- Harding, C. and Gourlay, S. (2008). New developments in the management of speech and language disorders. Archives of disease in childhood, 93(5), pp. 425–427. doi:10.1136/adc.2007.121509.
- Harding, C. (2008). Issues around non-nutritive sucking. DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY, 50(1), pp. 77–78.
- Harding, C.M. (2008). Involving adult service users with learning disabilities in the training of speech and language therapy students. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 20(2), pp. 205–211.
- Harding, C.M., Patel, K. and Nielson, P. (2007). People with learning disabilities teaching others. Learning Disabilities Today, 7(4), pp. 30–32.
- Harding, C.M., Pring, T. and Law, J. (2006). The use of non-nutritive sucking to promote functional sucking skills in premature infants: an exploratory trial. Infant, 2(6), 238-243, pp. 238–243.
- Harding, C. (2005). Evidence based practice in speech pathology. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS, 40(3), pp. 381–383.
Professor Celia Harding
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About
Overview
Dr. Celia Harding trained as a speech and language therapist at University College London, graduating in 1986. She joined the Division of Language and Communication Science, City, University of London in October 2004 teaching and researching in the areas of disability across the lifespan, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), preterm infant development and dysphagia within paediatric conditions.
Prior to working at City, University of London, Dr.Harding worked for 20 years in the NHS full time. Clinical specialities included paediatric dysphagia, from neonates to teenagers, both in acute and community environments, and therapy supporting children with complex special needs including autistic spectrum conditions. Dr. Harding retained some weekly clinical sessions alongside her City, University of London academic post at The Royal Free hospital in the paediatric department, specifically working with neonates at both the Royal Free Hampstead site and Barnet Hospital. Much of Dr. Harding's published work has been undertaken at the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust.
Since September 2019, Dr. Harding retains an emerita Honorary Professor role at City, University of London.
Administrative roles
- NIHR Reviewer
- RCSLT Advisor for paediatric dysphagia and learning disabilities
Qualifications
- Fellow, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, United Kingdom, Oct 2018
- PhD, City, University of London, United Kingdom
- MSc, City, University of London, United Kingdom
- BSc (Hons), University College London, United Kingdom
- LDC Fellowship, City University London, United Kingdom
Employment
- Research Fellow, University of Hertfordshire, Oct 2021 – present
- Honorary Professor, City, University of London, Sep 2019 – present
- Member of the Editorial Review Board, Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Aug 2019 – present
- Expert Advisor, NICE Centre for Guidelines, Oct 2017 – present
- Editorial Board Member, Infant Journal, Sep 2016 – present
- Advisor and Programme moderator for the Nordorff-Robbins and Guildhall School of Music therapy courses, City University London, Sep 2010 – Aug 2019
- Editorial Board Member, Tizard Learning Disability Review, Aug 2010 – present
- External Examiner, Trinity College Dublin, May 2010 – Aug 2019
- Visiting Lecturer, University College London, Sep 2000 – Aug 2019
Fellowships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, RCSLT, Oct 2018 – present
- LDC Fellowship
Memberships of committees
- Member, NICE follow up of preterm babies guidelines committee
Memberships of professional organisations
- Member RC0008274, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- SL02314 (Rtd), Health and Care Professions Council
- Member, European Society for Swallowing Disorders (ESSD)
Awards
- Burdett Trust for Nursing Grant (2021) Clinical investigation grant £9,770
Exploring neonatal nurses & parents understanding of the factors that enhance and hinder communication & early interaction between preterm infants & their parents.
**In collaboration with Dr. J.Petty, and Dr. L.Whiting, University of Hertfordshire. - NIHR (2019) Delivering safe and effective nutrition and hydration care to residents with dysphagia: A theory- based approach to delivering a link dysphagia practitioner.
NIHR grant 203164
Delivering safe and effective nutrition and hydration care to residents with dysphagia: A theory- based approach to delivering a link dysphagia practitioner.
(In collaboration with UEL)
£137,481
Tingle, J., Wilson, J., Loveday, H., Harding, C., Harrison, K. - City, University of London (2018) School of Health Sciences Staff Award
Exceptional Contribution to Student Experience (Academic) - Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust (2018) Outstanding Staff Celebrations & Reward Awards (OSCAR)
Recommended for 'Clinician of the Year' OSCAR - City, University of London (2017) Shortlisted - Learning Enhancement Awards
Shortlisted for Personal Tutoring Award - Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust (2016) Outstanding Staff Celebrations & Rewards
Recommended for Outstanding Staff Celebrations & Rewards Award (OSCAR) by the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust for clinician of the year - Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (2016) Nursing Development Award
Oral Readiness in Preterm Infants. Harding, C., Levin, A., Mynard, A., Wyles, K. and Cane, C. - Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust (2016) Outstanding Staff Celebrations & Reward Awards (OSCAR)
Recommended for 'Clinician of the Year' OSCAR - National Institute for Health Research (2016) Grant
How do different neurodisability services meet the psychosocial support needs of children/young people with feeding disabilities and their families: a national survey and case study approach to mapping and costing service models, care pathways and the child and family experience. £ 376,000, Craig, Harding et a - Emerald Literati Network (2014) Emerald Literati Network Award for Excellence
- Royal Free Hospital (2009) Pump Priming Award
Pump Priming Award to research hunger provocation approaches with Abi Faiman, Julie Wright. £4,529.21 - Imperial College Health Care NHS Trust (2008) Pump Priming Award
Pump Priming Award to research paediatric straw use with A. Aloysius, Senior Clinical Specialist speech and language therapist. £4,529.21
Teaching
Modules taught on
- SL3003 / SLM009 Language , Cognition and Communication Disabilities - Module Leader, and Learning Disability Lecturer for this module
- SL2005 / SLM004 Speech, Communication and Swallowing Difficulties
- SLM010 / SL3004 / SL3008 , Intervention studies for Pre-registration PG2 group, BSc3 and BSc4
- SL1004 - Social Context
- HCM007 - Dysphagia (post registration module) Joint Module Leader and lecturer
- HCM021 Case based clinical application
- Paediatric Dysphagia - taught at UCL
Research
Research overview
- Using non-nutritive sucking and its assumed relationship in the development of functional oral feeding skills, including early identification of infant communication signs
- Disability issues including the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), language acquisition needs of people with disabilities, and peer tutoring for people with disabilities across the lifespan
- Dysphagia in relation to congenital disorders; what therapy is used, and what is effective to minimise risk
Research areas
- Using non-nutritive sucking and its assumed relationship in the development of functional oral feeding skills, including early identification of infant communication signs
- Disability issues including the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), language acquisition needs of people with disabilities, and peer tutoring for people with disabilities across the lifespan
- Dysphagia in relation to congenital disorders: what therapy is used, and what is effective to minimise risk
Current and recently completed grants / Activities
Currently applying for grants in the area of neonatal feeding development and pervasive feeding disorders with children who have complex physical and learning needs
Principal collaborators
- Helen Cockerill, Consultant speech and language therapist, Evelina Childrens Hospital currently writing up a paper on parent perceptions of the benefits of videofluoroscopy
- Annie Aloysius, Senior Clinical Specialist speech and language therapist, (Neonatology) Imperial College Health Care NHS Trust jointly working on straw use across the lifespan and clinical application of this knowledge
- Currently on working groups for NIHR grants to investigate neonatal feeding and development.
Research students
Undergraduate
Further information: - A survey of AAC use in specialist disability provision
- An evaluation of straw use across the lifespan and how this data can be used in clinical assessment
Postgraduate
Further information: - A survey of AAC use in specialist disability provision
- Assessment of oral readiness in neonates
- Gesture and its relevance to naming ability in learning disability
MRes student
Thesis title: Quality of movement in children with Cerebral Palsy following dorsal rhizotomy surgery
Publications
Publications by category
Books (2)
- Cocks, N. and Harding, Celia, (2011). The Dysphagia Placement Workbook. ISBN 978-1-907826-06-1.
- Harding, C. (Ed.), Developing Clinical Skills in Dysphagia: A guide for speech and language therapists from Authors to Clinical Educators and Supervisors. J&K Press. ISBN 978-1-907826-06-1.
Chapters (5)
- Harding, C.M. (2012). Children with severe learning disabilities. In Kersner, M. and Wright, J.A. (Eds.), Speech and Language Therapy (pp. 183–191). Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-61407-8.
- Harding, C.M. (2009). Intellectual and sensory impairments. In Body, R. and McAllister, L. (Eds.), Ethics in Speech and Language Therapy Wiley. ISBN 978-0-470-05888-6.
- Harding, C.M., Luscombe, M. and Bannon, M. (2007). Speech and language disorders and hearing problems. In Bannon, M. and Carter, Y. (Eds.), Practical Paediatric Problems in Primary Care Oxford
- Harding, C.M. Children with Learning Disabilities. In Hilari, K. (Ed.), The Impact of Communication Disability Across the Lifespan (pp. 61–79). J & K Press. ISBN 978-1-907826-03-0.
- Harding, C. Speech and Language Therapy: The decision-making process when working with children. In Kersner, M. and Wright, J. (Eds.), Children with severe learning disabilities (pp. 183–191). Ed Routlelidge, London and New York.
Conference papers and proceedings (22)
- Morgan, S., Ali, S., Barnett, C., Brown, N., Cooney, P., Ford, H. … Harding, C. (2022). The school dinner hall environment:
A qualitative observational study of 5 UK mainstream primary schools. UK Swallowing Research Group Conference 2022 3-4 February, UK, online. - Murphy, R. and Harding, C. (2021). Communication development following prematurity. British Association of Neonatal Neurodevelopment : Follow up study day 1 October, On line.
- Harding, C. (2021). Hot Topics 2010 - 2011. RCSLT Neonatal CEN Conference, 2021 30 September, On -line.
- Harding, C. (2020). The Year in Review, 2019 - 2020: A Summary of Key Neonatal Research - Neonatal Speech and Language Therapists Neonatal Clinical Excellence Network : Hot Topics. Speech and Language Therapists Clinical Excellence Network - Hot Topics Yearly Conference 5 November, On Line.
- Harding, C. (2020). 8th Annual Joint AHP Neonatal Conference : Supporting infants and families during the COVID-19 pandemic: evolving service approaches for neonatal therapy – Speech & Language Therapy Perspectives. 8th Annual Joint AHP Neonatal Conference 15 October, Webinar.
- Harding, C. (2019). Neonatal SLT CEN Conference 2019 :Hot Topics in Neonatal SLT 12.6.19
i) Key note: The Year in Review – Current Research
ii) Crossley, S-L; Harding, C: “Aren’t they too young for SLT on NICU?” Language and communication outcomes of prematurity and supporting developmental outcomes. Neonatal SLT CEN Conference 2019 12-13 June, City, University of London. - Harding, C. (2018). 8TH ESSD Pre - Congress, Dublin 2018 : Key note: With Dr. Lenie van den Engel-Hoek. “Paediatric feeding and swallowing assessment : An overview and a reflection on explaining typical population data on feeding, eating and drinking and its relevance to assessment”
ii) Premature infant assessment of feeding –With Zelda Greene
iii) Premature infant interventions – With Zelda Greene Paediatric SLT. 8TH ESSD Pre - Congress, Dublin 2018 25-26 September, AVIVA Stadium, Dublin. - Harding, C. (2018). Neonatal SLT CEN Conference 2018 :Key Note Speaker: The Year in Review: Research Summary. Neonatal SLT CEN Conference 2018 7 Jun 2018 – 6 Jul 2018, City, University of London.
- Harding, C. (2018). ESSD Dysphagia Symposium - Athens :
1.Cerebral Palsy & Oral – motor approaches in the management of dysphagia
2.Feeding readiness in premature infants. ESSD Dysphagia Symposium - Athens 23 March. - Murphy, R., Harrison, K. and Harding, C. (2017). What is the decision making process for SLTs/SLPs in deciding to feed infants on high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy (HFNC). 4th Annual Study Day for neonatal PT, OT and SLT: Working together in neonataology 28 September.
- Murphy, R., Harrison, K. and Harding, C. (2017). What is the decision making process for SLTs/SLPs in deciding to feed infants on high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy (HFNC). RCSLT Conference 2017 27-28 September, Edinburgh.
- Harding, C., Van den Engel – Hoek, L., Fichaux – Bourin, P., Hiroknaka, S., Choi, K.H., Jadcherla, S. … Levy, D. (2017). Paediatric dysphagia : mechanisms and solutions. European Society for Swallowing Disorders (ESSD) and World Dysphagia Summit 2017 21-23 September, Barcelona.
- Harding, C. (2016). Tube Weaning in Children: 6th ESSD Congress - Deglutology : From Science to Clinical Practice. Milan (Italy), 13th - 15th October, 2016. 6th ESSD Congress - Deglutology : From Science to Clinical Practice. Milan (Italy), 13th - 15th October, 2016 13-15 October, Milan University.
- Harding, C., Levin, A., Mynard, A., Wyles, K. and Cane, C. (2016). Oral Readiness in Preterm Infants. Poster presentation: 6th ESSD Congress - Deglutology : From Science to Clinical Practice. Milan (Italy), 13th - 15th October, 2016. 6th ESSD Congress - Deglutology : From Science to Clinical Practice. Milan (Italy), 13th - 15th October, 2016 13-15 October, University of Milan.
- Harding, C.M. and Cocks, N. (2010). Developing more Speech and language therapy student dysphagia experiences and placements in partnership with practicing clinicians. City University: Clinical Education Conference 2 September, 31/08/10.
- Harding, C.M. and Cocks, N. (2010). Developing more speech and language therapy student dysphagia experiences and placements in partnership with practicing clinicians. City University: Teaching and Learning Conference June, London.
- Harding, C.M. and Halai, V. (2010). Providing Dysphagia Training for Carers of Children who have profound and Multiple Learning Disabilties. UK SRG Conference London.
- Harding, C.M., Faiman, A. and Wright, J. (2010). A pilot project to evaluate an intensive desensitisation, oral tolerance therapy and hunger provocation programme for children who have had prolonged tube feeds. UK SRG Conference London.
- Harding, C.M., Lindsay, G., O'Brien, A., Dipper, L. and Wright, J. (2010). Implementing AAC with children with PMLD: A study in rationale underpinning intervention. ISAAC Conference Barcelona.
- Harding, C.M. (2008). Using service users with learning disabilities to train speech and language therapy students. The London SoTL 7th International Conference May, London.
- Harding, C.M. (2008). The use of non-nutritive sucking to promote functional sucking skills in premature infants: an exploratory trial. UK Swallow Research Group February, Manchester Conference Centre.
- Harding, C.M., Geraint-Hughes, R. and Goregam, C. (2007). Using carers of people with disabilities to teach students. HEA Conference July, Harrogate.
Journal articles (67)
Posters (3)
- Morgan, S., Paton, V. and Harding, C. Participation in the school dinner hall environment: A qualitative observational study of a UK mainstream primary school. European Academy of Childhood Disability, Paris 2019., 2019.
- Chugh, D., Morgan, S., Cawker, S., Katchburian, L., Carr, L., Aquilina, K. … Harding, C. Use of Quality Function Measure to evaluate changes in the quality of movement in children with Cerebral Palsy after Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy. European Academy of Childhood Disability, Paris, France, 2019.
- Morgan, S., Drury, C., Thomas, M. and Harding, C. A survey of UK Special School Speech & Language Therapists (SLT) and school staff regarding the use of mealtime mats to provide eating and drinking guidelines. UK Swallowing Research Group 2018, 2018.
Report
- Beavon, N., Coetzee, L., Griffith, R., Hallows, J., Harding, C., Howseman, T. … Wright, D. Guidelines for the identification and management of dysphagia in adults with learning disability : Prepared by Vital Health Communications For Rosemont Pharmaceuticals..
Thesis/dissertation
- Harding, C.M. The unmet needs of infants, children and young people with dysphagia. (PhD Thesis)
Professional activities
Editorial activity (2)
- Infant Journal, Editorial advisory board member, Sep 2016 – present.
- Tizard Learning Disability Journal, Editorial board member.
Events/conferences (31)
- RCSLT Neonatal CEN Conference. (Conference) London (On line) (2022).
Paper: The Year in Review
Author: Harding, C. - RCSLT Conference 2021. (Conference) On line: UK (2021).
Paper: Feeding interventions for neonatal brain injury: Use of the JBI Approach to Evidence Synthesis.
Author: Edney, S.
Co-authors: Saunders, S., Harding, C. - 8th UK Swallowing Research Group Conference. (Conference) ICH, London, UK (2020).
Paper: Short Term Feeding Outcomes Among Neonates with Brain Injury. (Poster)
Author: Edney, S.
Co-authors: Basu, A; Harding, C; Pennington, L. - National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT) Conference. (Conference) Phoenix, Arizona, USA. (2019). Invited speaker.
Paper: Seen and Not Heard : A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Implementing Non – Pharmacological Strategies to Manage Pain and Stress for Neonates.
Co-authors: Harding, C.; Hills, E. - 1st Symposium on Dysphagia. (Conference) Athens, Greece (2018).
Paper: Premature Infant Feeding: Approaches in Management, challenges and potential future directions
Description: Organised by SELLE under the auspices of the Hellenic Stroke Organization; Hellenic Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology , Hepatology and Nutrition and ESSD. - 1st Symposium on Dysphagia. Athens, Greece (2018).
Paper: Cerebral palsy : A reflection on oral motor approaches to the management of feeding
Description: Organised by SELLE under the auspices of the Hellenic Stroke Organization; Hellenic Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology , Hepatology and Nutrition and ESSD. - 7th UK Swallowing Research Group Conference. (Conference) London, United Kingdom (2018).
Paper: Poster Presentation: A survey of UK Special School Speech & Language Therapists (SLT) and school staff regarding the use of mealtime mats to provide eating and drinking guidelines.
Author: Morgan, S.
Co-authors: Drury, C.; Thomas, C.; Harding, C. - NENC Neurodevelopmental Network Meeting. (Conference) Homerton University Hospital (2017). Invited speaker.
Paper: Identification of feeding and communication difficulties within the preterm population
Co-authors: Crossley, SL - Determining Oral Readiness in Preterm Infants: Preliminary Results
(Harding; Mynard; Cane; Wyles; Hills; Levin). Milan (2016).
Description: ESSD Conference 2016 - Non-nutritive sucking: is it effective? Kingsway Hall Hotel, London WC2B 5BX (2015).
Description: Invited speaker at the APCP, OT and SLT Neonatal Group Joint Study Day - Research to Practice. - Rehabilitating dysphagia in children: Current evidence and directions for research. Walshe M., Harding C. Brussels (2014).
Description: Presentation - Parental and professional perceptions of the role of videofluoroscopy in the management of children with neurodisability and feeding disabilities . Cockerill H; Harding C; Craig G. European Academy of Childhood Disability (EACD) Annual Conference 2013 (2013).
Description: Poster presentation - Current issues in paediatric dysphagia – invited seminar presenter. Trinity College, Dublin (2013).
- Position Statement: Paediatric Dysphagia. Fichaux-Bourin P; Harding C; Walshe M; Woisard V. Malmo, Sweden (2013).
Description: ESSD Conference. Dysphagia Diagnosis and Treatment: A multi-disciplinary Challenge. 3rd Congress - A randomised controlled study to determine the effectiveness of non-nutritive sucking as a tool for enabling effective transition to full oral feeding. City University London (2013).
Description: Annual Doctoral Conference - Dysphagia, aetiology, causes and concerns. London (2011).
Description: Dysphagia in the elderly and adults with intellectual disabilities Primary Care Focus Group - Dysphagia management for children: Is it effective? A reflection of current practice. Leiden (2011).
Description: European Society of Swallowing Disorders (formerly the EGDG) - A Survey into current practice and provision provided by Speech and Language Therapists in the South-East of England. Sorrento, Italy (2011).
Description: 44th Annual Meeting of ESPGHAN (Presented by Hannah Leniston). - Behavioural Feeding Difficulties in Children: A Survey into current practice and provision provided by Speech and Language Therapists in the South-East of England (Presentation and poster) Leniston H; Feint G, Cockerill H & Harding C. Sorrento, Italy (2011).
Description: 44th Annual Meeting of ESPGHAN - Developing more speech and language therapy student dysphagia experiences and placements in partnership with practising clinicians. Prato, Tuscany (2011).
Description: 4th International Clinical Skills Conference - Developing more Speech and language therapy student dysphagia experiences and placements in partnership with practicing clinicians. City University London (2010).
Description: Clinical Education Conference - Developing more Speech and language therapy student dysphagia experiences and placements in partnership with practicing clinicians. City University, London (2010).
Description: Teaching and Learning Conference. - Implementing AAC with children with PMLD: A study in rationale underpinning intervention. Barcelona (2010).
Description: ISAAC Conference - A pilot project to evaluate an intensive desensitisation, oral tolerance therapy and hunger provocation programme for children who have had prolonged tube feeds. UCL/Institute of Child Health, London (2010).
Description: Conference on Feeding and Eating in Infancy and Early Childhood - Providing Dysphagia Training for Carers of Children who have profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities. Institute of Child Health, London (2010).
Description: UK SRG Conference - A pilot project to evaluate an intensive desensitisation, oral tolerance therapy and hunger provocation programme for children who have had prolonged tube feeds. Institutue of Child Health, London (2010).
Description: UK Swallow Reserach Group - Using service users with learning disabilities to train speech and language therapy students. The London SoTL 7th International Conference (2008).
- The use of non-nutritive sucking to promote functional sucking skills in premature infants: an exploratory trial. Manchester Conference Centre (2008).
Description: UK Swallow Research Group - Using carers of people with disabilities to teach students. HEA Conference, Harrogate (2007).
- Peer learning skills for those with learning disabilities through teaching students. NZ-Speech-Language therapists’ Association Biennial Conference, Christchurch, NZ (2006).
- Non-nutritive sucking. NZ-Speech-Language therapists’ Association Biennial Conference (2006).
Keynote lectures/speeches (6)
- The Year in Review – Current Research ii. "Isn't it too early for SLT on NICU?" Language and communication outcomes of preterm infants. City, University of London (2019). Neonatal Hot Topics in Neonatal SLT. With Siew-Lian Crossley, SLT Homerton Hospital
- 8th European Society for Swallowing Disorders Pre-Congress. Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland (2018). i. Key note : With Dr. Lenie van den Engel-Hoek. “Paediatric feeding and swallowing assessment : An overview and a reflection on explaining typical population data on feeding, eating and drinking and its relevance to assessment”
ii. Premature infant assessment of feeding –With Zelda Greene
iii. Premature infant interventions – With Zelda Greene - Neonatal Hot Topics in Neonatal SLT. City, University of London (2018). i. Key note: With Annie Aloysius. The Year in Review – Current Research
ii. Identification of Infant Oral Readiness Signs. - Premature infant feeding : Approaches in management, challenges and potential future directions. ESSD (2017). Webinar on premature infant feeding with Dr. Lenie van den Engel-Hoek & Sandra de Groot, , Department of Rehabilitation
Amalia’s children’s Hospital , Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands - Tube Weaning in Children. Milan (2016). ESSD Conference 2016
- Dysphagia management for children: Is it effective? A reflection of current practice. Leiden, Holland (2012). European Society of Swallowing Disorders (formerly the EGDG
Online article
- Using non-nutritive sucking to support feeding development for premature infants: A commentary on approaches and current practice. (2018). Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine . Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine, 11(3), 147-152.
Other
- Advisor on Complex Learning Disabilities )paediatrics) and Paediatric Dysphagia for the RCSLT..