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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Apr 3

It's Neurodiversity Acceptance Month and Autism Acceptance Month!

No one is born knowing that they're neurodivergent. Did you identify with words like "nerdy," "quirky," or "geek" before you found the word "neurodivergent?" How do these words fit into your identity today?

Let's discuss:

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Apr 1

To read more about the movement's history and read an interview with Paula Durbin-Westby, check out our bio link. 🧵/end

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Apr 1

Did you know the history of Autism Acceptance Day? Through a collective effort, the Autistic community has changed Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month. 🧵

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Apr 1

That sort of rhetoric continues to this day. Still, we have a growing body of work, including writing, art and images, and events, that not only counter those negative messages but also give us something positive to look forward to. It is way beyond anything I could do on my own." 🧵

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Apr 1

Paula Durbin-Westby was fed up with how Autism awareness was "about" us but not really "for" us. "Every April, Autistics and many of our family and friends were swamped with messages about how damaged we were, how lacking, how flawed, how we had no empathy, how we were dangerous, even. 🧵

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Mar 14

Neurodivergent women have been breaking barriers long before the world noticed. At Hiki, we know history is made daily, and we're committed to amplifying their voices, experiences, and power—keeping inclusivity and connection at the heart of all we do. 💜✨ #WomensHistoryMonth #NeurodivergentVoices

Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Feb 6

Seeking Hiki Success Stories! 🥳

We are searching for Hiki users who have made friendships or relationships on the Hiki app in the US Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut)!

Please send us a DM if that is you!

#autisticdating #neurodivergent #autisticfriendships #AuDHD

Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Jan 30

Just trying to clarify! Were you able to figure out how to navigate the app for free or do you need some help from our support team?

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Jan 30

We hear your anger, friend, but it is based on a misunderstanding. The monthly fee you're referring to is an optional subscription to Premium features which are not required to match with others- so Hiki can be free to use!
Please remember that there is a real person on the other side of the screen♥️

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Jan 30

We offer a free platform with fully functioning matching, messaging, and posting features and no ads. As a company, we do need to bring in money to pay for servers and neurodivergent employees, but we designed it so you don't have to pay a single cent to use Hiki if you can't afford to ♥️

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Jan 29

Not your (neuro)typical social platform. Hiki friendships, relationships, and community thrive in a place where you and your weird brain can be authentically you. The hundreds of thousands of matches on our platform are a testament to that. Join us and start connecting today!

Artwork: @worry__lines

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Jan 21

We've hit an incredible milestone of 250,000 active Hiki users, growing by the THOUSANDS each week. We are excited to continue building and improving the first, largest, and most impactful dating and social community app for our neurodivergent users. Join us! #neurodivergent #Autistic #ADHD #AuDHD

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Jan 14

Parallel playdate! What are your favorite activities to do side-by-side with a friend on a low spoons say?

We like collaging and playing cozy games ☺️

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Lyric Rivera | NeuroDivergent Rebel @neurodivergentrebel.substack.com · Jan 13

“Autistic People are bad at socializing”

NO let’s reframe that:

“Autistic People socialize in an Autistic way”

I do better when socializing over shared interests and passions.

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Jan 9

Sharing some of our favorite memes from the Hiki feed this week for everyone that isn't on the app yet 😶‍🌫️

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Jan 7

Many of our goals for the new year involve being more present with our friends, so we wanted to ask the community: Where are some of your favorite Neurodivergent-friendly places to meet up with a friend?

Let us know, and tag some of those places if you can!

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Jan 2

If you're still working on your New Year's resolution from 2019, we won't judge. We're just glad you're here—Happy New Year from the Hiki team.

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Jan 2

Our favorite meme posted on Hiki this week

A translucent humanoid body of light with angel wings is floating in a sunny, cloudy sky behind the text "can u please stop ignoring me when im trying to flirt with you telepathically"

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Jan 2

We are intimately aware of poverty/unemployment rates in neurodivergent adults, which is why we created all-new features for our optional Premium tier, so nobody would be losing anything to a paywall. Please let us know if you have questions about how to make new connections on Hiki as a free user ♥️

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Jan 2

It sounds like you may be more upset at the realities of capitalism than our small company, my friend. We made sure that free users can still access matching, messaging, and posting in the community feed, but no income = neurodivergent employees working for free and no way to pay for app servers.

Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Dec 19

We know the winter season can bring about feelings of low energy and all around feeling unmotivated to do anything. It can make things challenging with all the hustle and bustle of the holidays.

What are some of your tips to help work through Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? #seasonaldepression

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Dec 18

Delete those other "toxic" apps. Find your people on Hiki. 🤗

DOWNLOAD TODAY: https://hikiapp.com

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Dec 12

How are my chill guys doing in these not-so-chill times

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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · Dec 12

I appreciate friends, especially fellow autistic friends, who use direct language to tell me I’m wrong about something. It’s wonderful when I don’t have to be “on guard” and can just let my defenses drop and hear it without any ego. So refreshing.

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Hiki App @hikiapp.bsky.social · Dec 12

What's a great Starter Pack for Neurodivergent folks to follow here? We'd love to build out our following list!