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Deep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping.When it is asleep, the red beast is quite small, but when it wakes up, it begins to grow and grow.This is the story of a red beast that was awakened.Rufus is in the school playground when his friend John kicks a ball that hit him in the stomach, and wakes up the sleeping red beast: 'I hate you - I'm gonna sort you out!'. The red beast doesn't hear the teacher asking if he's OK. It doesn't see that John is sorry - how can Rufus tame the red beast?This vibrant fully illustrated children's storybook is written for children aged 5+, and is an accessible, fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to 'tame the red beast' and guidance for parents on how anger affects children with Asperger's Syndrome.
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K. I. Al-Ghani is a special educational needs teacher who has worked for more than 30 years in the field of education and lives in Hastings, England. As the mother of a child with an autism spectrum condition, she has spent over 20 years researching autism and this book includes strategies she has used over the years to help children cope with life on the spectrum. Haitham Al-Ghani is 22 years old. He has recently completed a full time education after earning a triple distinction in multimedia studies and winning the Vincent Lines Award for creative excellence at Hastings College of Arts and Technology. Haitham's struggle with semantic/Pragmatic Disorder have given him a unique insight into the world of people with autism spectrum conditions. He lives in Hastings, England.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My eldest son is 11 and has Aspergers Syndrome. He is a lovely boy but can become irrationally angry and violent over the smallest thing. He wants to control this but and his anger just runs away from him and he is overwhelmed by 'the Red Beast'.
We have been trying to get help from CAMS and although he has broken my 5 years old's front tooth (he pushed him off a chair when he touched what he was doing), shut the cat in the door (he didn't see her because he was so angry), slammed a door closed and crushed someone's finger, smacked a child's head into the radiator because he was screeching loudly at Playstation, they say he isn't bad enough to get counselling. This book helped!
In desperation I looked on the internet and this book deals with anger in very simple terms. As suggested in the book we have got him a stress ball (he has thrown it at me), we have got him some poppy paper (I always feel better after a good pop). We have been able to talk about the Red Beast and how is affects school and home. It has opened a door to properly talk about his anger and emotions. He is not alone we all have a Red Beast in us. It can be tamed.
Buy the book and keep reading it together and with the other people in your family. Show it to the SENCO at the school because they could all do with a copy too. Lisa
We have been trying to get help from CAMS and although he has broken my 5 years old's front tooth (he pushed him off a chair when he touched what he was doing), shut the cat in the door (he didn't see her because he was so angry), slammed a door closed and crushed someone's finger, smacked a child's head into the radiator because he was screeching loudly at Playstation, they say he isn't bad enough to get counselling. This book helped!
In desperation I looked on the internet and this book deals with anger in very simple terms. As suggested in the book we have got him a stress ball (he has thrown it at me), we have got him some poppy paper (I always feel better after a good pop). We have been able to talk about the Red Beast and how is affects school and home. It has opened a door to properly talk about his anger and emotions. He is not alone we all have a Red Beast in us. It can be tamed.
Buy the book and keep reading it together and with the other people in your family. Show it to the SENCO at the school because they could all do with a copy too. Lisa
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My son who has Aspergers and ADHD could relate to this book. It isn't a magical cure for anger, but an insight into what he may be going through as the anger develops. Children with ASD can find understanding emotions difficult, this book takes the emotion anger and turns it into a visual concept making it easier to relate to. I leave the book lying around so it can be picked up and read at any time and by anyone. For my son (hopefully) it shows him that his anger can be tamed/controlled with support, and for me it is a reminder not to react negitively when explosions occur, but to work through all the strategies previously used until one is found that works on that particular occassion. It is important to remember that just because something worked the day before doesn't mean it will work the next day.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've never written a review before (which shows how much I like this book). I'm a SENCo in a Primary School and bought this for an 8 year old boy with Aspergers, who gets angry and frustrated at school. At the end of reading the book, the first words to come out of his mouth were, 'I'm like that'.
Lovely illustrations and a great story line. As the previous review said, it isn't just for children with Aspergers. I will be using it with other children who have anger management issues. A must for any parent or professional.
Lovely illustrations and a great story line. As the previous review said, it isn't just for children with Aspergers. I will be using it with other children who have anger management issues. A must for any parent or professional.
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great book
got this for my son with aspergers has really helped explain to him about his anger and ways he can controll it, its a work in progress, red beast box is a great idea...... Read more
Published 3 months ago by nicola
We all need this book!
I bought this book on the reccomendation of a local Autism Charity, when I was looking for help with my autistic son, who has angry outburts. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Puzzle crazy
Wonderful!
I was very sceptical when this book arrived as I didn't really like the images. Although after reading it with my five year old I was absolutely hooked on the concept of the little... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Boddahbee
Absolutely amazing! A life-saver!
This book was recommended to me by our boys' clinical psychologist. I have 2 sons with Asperger's syndrome, one 7, one 8. Read more
Published 15 months ago by craftymamawitch
the red beast
a simple but effective story that the kids really enjoyed and have used referances from, including putting together their own beast box. brilliantly written and illustrated.
Published 15 months ago by jenig
The Red Beast
The Red Beast: Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger's SyndromeThis book is a really useful tool for helping children with anger issues to overcome them. Read more
Published 16 months ago by overwhelmed mum
the red beast
i have read this with my daughter , and then when she next lost her temper i reminded her about the 'red beast'and she calmed down a lot quicker !
Published 23 months ago by Ms. M. French
Brilliant well worth the money!
I thought this was a little out of my budget but I took a gamble and I am so glad that I did. This is an excellant book for anger management in children. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by S. D. Williams
well presented
This book is well presented with big glossy pictures that the smaller child enjoys, however it is not so easy to use with the child who is a little older. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by Seawitch
the red beast
this is a great story, helping any child with their anger building up inside them, no need to have a disability, helping kids to understand their anger - tanturm so on
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by H. Glen
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