John Cooper is a Senior Clinical Psychologist who has worked in schools, hospitals and community settings assisting children with a wide variety of behavioural, emotional and social difficulties since the 1970s. A parent of two children, John has also been involved in a number of specialised programs to prevent young children from developing behavioural problems. This work includes originating the unique PALS program ('Playing and Learning to Socialise'), which helps children at kindergarten and preschool levels develop basic social techniques and more advanced skills.
'John Cooper has distilled years of experience as a children's clinical psychologist into a very practical guide to assist parents in managing their children's behaviour. His advice is empowering for both parents and children. Highly recommended.' Stewart Einfield, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales. 'Without reservation, I can recommend this book for parents and professionals wishing to expand their understanding of the principles and strategies involved in 'good parenting'.' Professor Bryanne Barnett, Clinical Director, Infant Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Sydney Southerwest Area Health Service. 'Getting on with Others offers accessible, incisive, expert guidance in an area which still can look too woolly for parents to tackle effectively, but which is central to children's wellbeing throughout their lives. I wish it had been around to assist parents when my generation of child psychiatrists and psychologists were starting out.' Dr Brent Waters, Foundation Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of New South Wales (retired).
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