### Question
How is the "early intervention services" defined?


### Answer
The term **early intervention services** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6001* as follows -

> services provided to infants, toddlers, young children, and their families to—


(A) enhance the development of infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities and to minimize their potential for developmental delay

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 75-PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

