General All-Purpose (GAP) verbs such as want, go, make, get are words that occur frequently in everyday interactions and often stand in for a number of specific verbs. For instance, a child may use the verb make to refer to different actions (e.g., cook, build, draw). In children with typical language development, a phase of high-frequency use of GAP verbs appears to set the stage for learning and use of more complex verbs. Studies have explored the use of GAP verbs in children with language, motor and fluency disorders. Research indicates that children with specific language impairment tend to rely heavily on GAP verbs to fulfill a range of verb functions. This poster will summarize the existing literature on GAP verb use in children and review clinical implications for therapy. Specific examples of how to identify use of GAP verbs in children with limited verb inventories will be highlighted. Strategies and techniques for increasing the number of complex verbs in children's vocabularies will also be discussed.