This SIG discusses clinically and scientifically relevant aspects of the important and scarcely investigated relationship between dual language development and psychopathology and healthy emotional and psychosocial adaptation in immigrant children. The implications for other aspects of child development and school functioning are discussed. Participants are encouraged to present ongoing research as well as clinical questions and viewpoints. Those working in the field of child language, communication and language disorders, bilingualism, deafness, and other related disciplines are encouraged to attend.