Autism Resources in Kahului, Hawaii

Kahului is Maui's hub — the island's airport, biggest town, and the base for Maui County's main services — and this guide serves families across Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. But we'll be honest from the start: Maui is a neighbor island, and Hawaii's autism services are heavily concentrated on Oahu (Honolulu). Many Maui families end up flying inter-island — a short flight, but a real cost in time and money — for developmental evaluation, specialists, and some intensive ABA. Locally, Imua Family Services in Kahului is a key anchor, delivering early intervention and autism services for young children. This guide walks through what's on-island versus what typically requires travel or telehealth: diagnosis, therapy, schools, sensory-friendly activities, Early Intervention, and how Hawaii's funding — Luke's Law insurance, Med-QUEST Medicaid, and the I/DD waiver — works. We're candid about the gaps, including how the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire disrupted services in West Maui.