### Question
How is the term early intervention activities defined?


### Answer
The term **early intervention activities** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 15002* as the following:

> advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities provided to individuals described in paragraph (8)(B) and their families to enhance—


(A) the development of the individuals to maximize their potential

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 144-DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS > SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES > Part A-General Provisions**

