1 Why a Handbook of Transition Strategies - 2 How to Use The Transition Handbook - 3 Strategies that Promote Social Acceptance - 4 Strategies for Increasing Environmental Support - 5 Strategies for Increasing Social Support - 6 Strategies for Identifying and Promoting Students' Strengths - 7 Strategies for Teaching Self Determination - 8 Strategies for Increasing Students' Choice and Decision Making - 9 Strategies that Promote Social Interaction - 10 Epilogue