Why are our young adults so unprepared for life beyond high school and what can we as parents and professionals do about it? We talk a lot about the transition planning process, but many parents and professionals still remain “stumped” as to the actual skills they should be assessing and teaching. The presenter will offer recommendations for behavior and skill prioritization to better prepare students for the realities of adulthood. Skill sets and domains will be relevant to range of functioning from early learners to “high functioning” or gifted students.