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Research has \nshown that early intervention is effective for many language impaired \nchildren in different etiological groups, and can reduce the functional \nimpact of persistent disorders on children and their families. Yet, the \naccurate identification of infants and toddlers at risk for language \nimpairment remains elusive, especially for late-talking children without \nobvious genetic or neurological conditions. In this paper, the need for \ntranslational research on basic processes in early language development in \ntypical and atypical populations and the contextual factors that affect \nthem are discussed, along with current challenges and future directions \nfor its successful implementation. Implications of this research for \nclinical evidence-based practice are also considered.\n                    <jats:fn>\n                      <jats:p>Partial support during the writing of this paper was provided \nby NIH Grant RO1HD044068. 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