Not your typical book on autism, Snapshots of Richard captures the essence of observing a child with autism grow into adulthood. Author and mother of Richard, Jennifer Brown offers sketches of life with Richard from the time he is first diagnosed to his transition to semi-independence. Readers will come away with new insight and understanding of life with a person who has autism. In Snapshots of Richard, Jennifer Brown offers a sharp and clear portrayal of life with her autistic son, Richard. These vignettes offer the reader insights into autism and autism spectrum disorders through specific true life events. This book is of value to anyone who wants to learn about autism. It has helped me gain insights into, and attain acceptance of my own Asperger’s Syndrome. I am very grateful that she has written and shared this book. - Mari Stein 2014