Private Autism Assessments in Sheffield

NICE-Compliant Autism Diagnosis for Children & Adults

Searching for a private autism assessment in Sheffield? Our clinic at Fairlawns, Poly Clinic on Middlewood Road in Hillsborough offers NICE-compliant, face-to-face autism assessments for children aged 2+ and adults from across South Yorkshire and the Peak District.

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust’s adult autism assessment service currently carries waits in excess of two years, with similar pressure across local children’s pathways. Our private service gives Sheffield families and adults a faster, equally rigorous alternative — without compromising on diagnostic depth.

Our Hillsborough location supports clients from across Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, the Peak District, North Derbyshire, and the wider South Yorkshire region.

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Experienced Autism Clinicians in Sheffield

Assessments at our Sheffield clinic are carried out by experienced, UK-registered clinicians. Every clinician is DBS-checked, professionally regulated, and trained in the ADOS-2 alongside developmental history interviews and the broader range of NICE-recommended diagnostic tools.

Our clinic at Fairlawns is set within an established medical building in Hillsborough, offering a calm professional setting for assessment work. The team brings a multi-disciplinary background — clinical psychology, speech and language therapy, and specialist autism practice — and is particularly attentive to the co-occurring presentations that often complicate the diagnostic picture, including ADHD, anxiety, and sensory differences.

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Sheffield Autism Clinic Location

Our Sheffield Autism Clinic is based at:

Fairlawns, Poly Clinic, 621 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 1TT.

Our clinic has excellent connections to local transport via Middlewood tram stop and Winn Gardens bus stop.

If travelling by car, the clinic is situated around 5 minutes from Hillsborough Football Stadium and opposite Middlewood Park off the A6102.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

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Autism Assessments for Children in Sheffield

We offer private autism assessments for children aged 2 years and over at our Sheffield clinic. Our child assessments are designed to be developmentally appropriate, thorough, and family-centred, ensuring parents receive clear answers and meaningful guidance.

Our private child autism assessments in Sheffield may be appropriate if:

  • Your child has been referred for an NHS assessment, but you do not want to wait
  • A professional or school has suggested your child may be autistic
  • You have concerns about your child’s development, communication, or behaviour
  • Your concerns have been dismissed, but you feel something is being missed
  • Your child has already been assessed, and you want a second opinion

Child Assessment Process

Our child assessment pathway includes:

  • Pre-assessment screening and background questionnaires
  • Information gathering from school or nursery (where appropriate)
  • Detailed developmental history interview with parents/carers
  • Direct child assessment and structured observation
  • Multi-disciplinary clinical review
  • Comprehensive written diagnostic report
  • Feedback session with clear explanations and next steps

You can find out more about our child assessment process here.

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Autism Assessments for Adults in Sheffield

We provide private adult autism assessments in Sheffield for individuals aged 18 and over, including those who may have been missed, misdiagnosed, or unsupported earlier in life.

Many adults seek a private autism assessment after years of feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or exhausted by everyday demands. Our Sheffield-based clinicians offer a respectful, evidence-based assessment process that recognises how autism can present differently in adults, particularly women, non-binary people, and high masking individuals.

A private adult autism assessment in Sheffield may be appropriate if you:

  • Have been referred for an NHS assessment, but don’t want to wait
  • Have been told you show autistic traits and want clarity
  • Are experiencing chronic exhaustion, burnout, anxiety, or overwhelm that could be caused by undiagnosed autism
  • Suspect you may be autistic after personal research or reflection
  • Need a diagnosis to access workplace adjustments, university support, or Access to Work
  • Have previously been assessed and you want a second opinion

Adult Assessment Process

Our adult autism assessments follow a NICE-compliant diagnostic pathway and include:

  • Pre-assessment background and screening questionnaires
  • A detailed developmental and personal history interview
  • Direct clinical assessment and structured observation
  • Multi-disciplinary clinical review
  • A comprehensive written diagnostic report
  • A feedback session explaining outcomes and recommendations

All assessments are conducted by experienced, UK-registered clinicians specialising in autism across the lifespan. Reports are written clearly and are accepted by employers, universties, and public bodies.

You can find out more about our adult assessment process here.

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Why Choose a Private Autism Assessment in Sheffield?

A private autism assessment in Sheffield gives you a structured, in-person diagnostic route without years of waiting.

What you’ll find with us:

  • A NICE-compliant assessment pathway
  • UK-registered clinicians with deep autism diagnostic experience
  • Face-to-face appointments at our Hillsborough clinic
  • Quick start times, typically within a few weeks
  • Detailed reports recognised by GPs, schools, employers, universities, and local authorities
  • Excellent transport links — Hillsborough Interchange tram stop is 2 minutes’ walk; M1 J36 is about 15 minutes by car

We see clients of all ages, with particular experience in adult autism diagnosis — including the subtler patterns common in high-masking adults that earlier services have sometimes overlooked.

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What to Expect From a Private Autism Assessment in Sheffield

Every assessment at our Sheffield Clinic includes:

  • A dedicated assessment coordinator as your single point of contact
  • A NICE-compliant assessment pathway using DSM-5 criteria
  • A multi-disciplinary clinical review
  • Direct assessment using the ADOS-2
  • A detailed written diagnostic report
  • Personalised recommendations
  • A follow-up conversation

For families travelling from across South Yorkshire, the clinic is easy to reach: Hillsborough Interchange (Yellow and Blue tram routes) is roughly 2 minutes’ walk, Sheffield mainline is around 15 minutes by tram, and M1 J36 is about 15 minutes by car.

Why Choose Jo Condon Autism Assessments in Sheffield?

When you choose our Sheffield clinic, you can expect:

  • A team specialising specifically in child and adult autism assessment
  • UK-registered clinicians with extensive autism diagnostic experience
  • An assessment process that typically begins within a few weeks
  • A person-centred, neuro-affirming approach
  • Transparent pricing
  • Face-to-face appointments at our Hillsborough clinic, with remote options where clinically appropriate

Many of our Sheffield clients come to us after long waits on NHS lists or earlier assessments that didn’t reach a clear outcome. Our role is to bring clarity through a rigorous, supportive process.

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