IN+BETWEEN YOUR HEART & MINE

Inbetween Your Heart & Mine:

In a world painted with hues we readily name, where the rainbow unfolds in bold, singular strokes of red, yellow, and blue, there exists a different kind of seeing. For many, life's spectrum is a clear procession of distinct shades, a predictable journey along well-defined bands of light.

But for autistic children, the rainbow shimmers with an added dimension, a breathtaking complexity. They don't just perceive the solid blocks of color; they navigate the luminous in-betweens. They sense the subtle shifts where crimson melts into orange, where emerald softens into lime, where sapphire deepens towards indigo. Their awareness dances in the interstitial spaces, a heightened sensitivity to the nuances that often escape our notice.

Imagine the world through their eyes – a tapestry woven with a richer palette, where the boundaries blur and the transitions sing with untold stories. They perceive the gentle gradients, the whispered connections between one shade and the next. It's a world observed with an exquisite, finely tuned instrument, picking up vibrations and subtleties that others might miss.

This isn't a deficit, but a unique way of experiencing the vibrant spectrum of life. It speaks to a profound attentiveness, an innate ability to perceive the interconnectedness of things. While we may traverse the solid paths, they explore the shimmering edges, the places where colors meet and mingle, offering a perspective of profound depth and beauty.

Let us then, appreciate this extraordinary way of seeing. Let us marvel at the intricate world perceived by these children who ride the in-between colors, for they offer us a glimpse into a reality painted with an infinitely more nuanced and breathtaking brush. They illuminate the subtle harmonies of existence, reminding us that beauty often lies not just in the distinct notes, but in the delicate chords that resonate between them.