Who we are

The Sheffield Adult Autism and Neurodevelopmental Service (SAANS) is a specialist service consisting of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team responsible for the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).

SAANS provides a diagnostic service for Sheffield residents and primarily focusses on autism. SAANS is also commissioned to provide a limited amount of post diagnostic support to people struggling to cope with the impact of autism. In cases where other difficulties are identified SAANS will signpost or refer on to other services offered by SHSC as appropriate. SAANS currently offers a limited service to those seeking an assessment for possible ADHD and those with a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD and requiring pharmacological intervention (taking medication).

We are also able to provide consultation and advice to other services providing support to autistic people or people suspected as being autistic.

We are an adult service and can accept referrals from people aged 16 years and over for ASD assessment and post-diagnostic support and 18 and over for ADHD assessment and medication. 

We do not provide diagnostic assessments for dyslexia or accept referrals for assessment of developmental coordination disorder (dyspraxia).