Wable Neurodivergent App to Celebrate Platform Launch in New Zealand

Wable has announced the launch of its product services in New Zealand tomorrow (July 31). 

The social networking platform, designed for the neurodiversity community, is expected to be available on New Zealand iOS and Android app stores where users can find friends or romantic connections. 

Users reportedly have complete control over their profile and information and can choose from a range of colour schemes, designed to suit their sensory and information processing preferences or needs. 

Features also include a “chat wheel” to help start conversations plus additional support and resources, which are backed by its lead psychologist Phoebe Cummings. 

The app was launched this February in Australia by Holly Fowler. The concept started after the CEO and co-founder was inspired by Love on the Spectrum star Michael Theo, 30, following his stint on the show searching for love. 

Theo, who is autistic, is considered a fan favourite on the Australian version after appearing on two seasons and known for his tenacity, charisma, and dating opinions.

Theo said: “I believe this app will be an important and useful tool for people on the autism spectrum. I think Wable is the way to go.

“My advice to anyone using the app or going on a first date is that the one golden rule, above all else, is just to be yourself. If I can strive to be an A+ partner, so can you.” 

This portrayal kick started a desire for Holly to create a safer way for neurodivergent people to meet.

She partnered with Co-Founder Chris Mason to build the app, drawing on experiences from the neurodivergent community.

Holly said: “The app name comes from the words ‘willing and able’. Neurodivergent people are willing and able to have meaningful relationships, make friends, and fall in love. 

“Wable facilitates the connection and is hopefully a helping hand along the way.”

With immediate and extended family members on the autism spectrum, Chris Mason said he passionately believes in building a better way for neurodivergent people to form connections. 

He added: “In creating Wable, it was important for me to meet with people from across the neurodivergent community. Their feedback underscored the real need for the platform and helped to shape the user experience. 

“Out of these conversations, I’ve also found a team of incredible people who share my passion for creating Wable.”