Hello 
I was introduced to the world of autism about 2 years ago when I met my partner who has 2 daughters, the youngest of whom is autistic. Sometimes I really feel like I get her and other days I feel like I’ve only just met her and no amount of reading, courses and other online information seems to ever be enough. I know it’s a lifelong commitment which I am prepared to make, it will just be nice to not feel alone on the hard days.
Hi and welcome to the community!
This is a very supportive place, so I'm sure you'll find it helpful to discuss your experiences and concerns with others.
In the meantime, in case you haven't yet seen it, there's some great information on the NAS website. This is a good starting point, and includes links to deeper knowledge about various aspects of it:
This could also be helpful, both for you and, once she is a little older (I notice from your profile that she's currently eight years old), also your step-daughter:
NAS - Resources for autistic teenagers - Know Yourself series
