{"product_id":"camille-the-chameleon-on-masking-book","title":"Camille the Chameleon on Masking | Book","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .cc-intro-heading {\n    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: #2a2d4a;\n    line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 16px;\n  }\n  .cc-intro {\n    font-size: 15px; color: #585861; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 14px;\n  }\n\n  .cc-tick-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 24px; }\n  .cc-tick-list li {\n    padding: 6px 0 6px 26px; position: relative;\n    font-size: 15px; color: #585861; line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n  .cc-tick-list li::before {\n    content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0;\n    color: #6d86d6; font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  .cc-stat-strip {\n    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\n    gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 28px;\n  }\n  .cc-stat-tile {\n    background: #eef1fb; border: 1px solid #6d86d6;\n    border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 10px; text-align: center;\n  }\n  .cc-stat-num {\n    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #6d86d6;\n    display: block; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 4px;\n  }\n  .cc-stat-label {\n    font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;\n    color: #585861; display: block; line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .cc-accordion details {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\n  }\n  .cc-accordion summary {\n    padding: 16px 4px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;\n    color: #2a2d4a; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\n    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\n  }\n  .cc-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .cc-accordion summary::after {\n    content: '+';\n    width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;\n    background: #eef1fb; border: 1px solid #6d86d6;\n    color: #6d86d6; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400;\n    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\n    flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 16px;\n  }\n  .cc-accordion details[open] summary::after { content: '-'; }\n  .cc-accordion .cc-acc-body {\n    padding: 4px 4px 20px; font-size: 14px;\n    color: #585861; line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n  .cc-acc-body p { margin: 0 0 10px; }\n  .cc-acc-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\n\n  .cc-ndis-note {\n    font-size: 13px; color: #585861; line-height: 1.65;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 580px) {\n    .cc-stat-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cc-intro-heading\"\u003eCamille the Chameleon helps children understand masking and celebrate their true autistic self.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cc-intro\"\u003eMeet Camille. Like many autistic children, she is very good at blending in. She hides her difficulties, suppresses her instincts and tries her best to look like everyone else. But masking comes at a cost, and with the help of Dr Gloria, Camille is learning to let her true colours shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cc-intro\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamille the Chameleon on Masking\u003c\/strong\u003e is a gentle, beautifully illustrated picture book that helps young autistic children understand what masking is, why it can be harmful, and the joy and relief that comes from being free to be yourself. Written by Dr Gloria Dura-Vila and illustrated by Rebecca Tatternorth, it introduces a complex and important topic in a way that feels safe, warm and accessible for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cc-tick-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces the concept of autism masking in language young children can understand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains why camouflaging autistic traits can be harmful to wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrates autistic identity and the joy of being your true self\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures Camille and a cast of other autistic children sharing their stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Dr Gloria Dura-Vila, a specialist in autism and child mental health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully illustrated throughout in a warm, engaging style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover format, ideal for home bookshelves, classroom libraries and therapy settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc-stat-strip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc-stat-tile\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cc-stat-num\"\u003e3+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cc-stat-label\"\u003eRecommended age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc-stat-tile\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cc-stat-num\"\u003e40\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cc-stat-label\"\u003ePages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc-stat-tile\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cc-stat-num\"\u003eDurable\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cc-stat-label\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc-stat-tile\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cc-stat-num\"\u003eStarts\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cc-stat-label\"\u003econversations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoung autistic children.\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle introduction to masking that helps children name and understand something they may already be experiencing but have never had words for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParents and carers.\u003c\/strong\u003e An ideal read-together book that opens up conversations about identity, authenticity and emotional wellbeing in a way that feels safe and positive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeachers and school counsellors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A valuable addition to any classroom library or wellbeing collection, particularly in schools that support autistic students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOccupational therapists and psychologists.\u003c\/strong\u003e A useful tool for introducing masking in a low-pressure, story-based way during therapy sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAbout masking and why this is helpful\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasking, or camouflaging, is when an autistic person hides or suppresses their autistic traits to fit in with those around them. While it can feel protective in the short term, sustained masking is widely reported to contribute to exhaustion, anxiety and a loss of sense of self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany autistic children mask without knowing they are doing it. This book gives young readers the language and the story to understand what is happening, and the reassurance that their true self is worth celebrating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAbout the author and illustrator\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Gloria Dura-Vila\u003c\/strong\u003e is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and author specialising in autism and mental health. Her writing brings clinical expertise and deep compassion together in a way that speaks directly to children and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRebecca Tatternorth\u003c\/strong\u003e is the illustrator. Her warm, expressive illustrations bring Camille and her friends to life in a way that feels joyful and affirming throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, a leading publisher of books on autism, neurodiversity and mental health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to use this book at home or at school\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt home.\u003c\/strong\u003e Read it together as a conversation starter. Camille's story gives children a character to relate to and a safe way to begin talking about their own experience of masking, without any pressure to open up before they are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt school.\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful for wellbeing lessons, one-on-one support sessions and inclusive classroom discussions. Helps all children build understanding and empathy around autistic experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn therapy.\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle way for OTs, psychologists and counsellors to introduce masking as a topic with young clients, using story and character to reduce any sense of pressure or judgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBook details\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr Gloria Dura-Vila\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rebecca Tatternorth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 251 x 248 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781805011033\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eNDIS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cc-ndis-note\"\u003eThis product may be claimable under the NDIS depending on your plan, goals and budget. Check with your allied healthcare providers or plan manager for more information on what applies to your situation. The Sensory Specialist is a registered NDIS provider (Reg. 4-JWHBZTC). Get in touch if you need a quote or invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49236952318106,"sku":"CAMILLE_CHAMELEON_BOOK","price":33.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/7455\/6826\/files\/MASKING-BOOK.png?v=1789538370","url":"https:\/\/www.thesensoryspecialist.com.au\/products\/camille-the-chameleon-on-masking-book","provider":"The Sensory Specialist PTY LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}