What CLEAR is

CLEAR™ is a clinical framework designed for professionals working with neurodivergent children and families in complex, high-uncertainty contexts.

It supports clinicians to make informed, scope-safe decisions by providing clear structure, shared language, and a consistent approach to assessment, communication, and referral.

CLEAR supports:

Greater confidence in complex neurodivergent presentations
Clearer professional boundaries and scope awareness
Safer clinical decision-making under pressure
More effective communication with parents and services
Reduced professional anxiety around escalation and referral

CLEAR bridges the gap between neurodiversity-informed principles and the realities of everyday clinical practice.

Framework

The CLEAR Framework

C

Context

before conclusions

Understanding behaviour within neurodevelopmental, relational, and environmental context before forming clinical judgements.

L

Listen

Neuro-affirmitively

Interpreting communication and presentation through a neurodiversity-informed lens, reducing misinterpretation and escalation.

E

Engage

Parents with Clarity

Supporting families with clear, boundaried communication that avoids over-pathologising or false reassurance.

A

Act

Within Scope

Clarifying professional role and responsibility to reduce clinical risk and support ethical practice.

R

Refer

with Confidence

Making timely, appropriate, and defensible referrals aligned with clinical presentation and system thresholds.

Designed for Clinical Practice

CLEAR has been developed for use by GPs, allied health professionals, therapists, and clinicians working across health, education, and community settings.

The framework is grounded in neurodiversity-informed principles while remaining aligned with professional standards, ethical practice, and real-world clinical constraints.

Next Steps

CLEAR is suitable for clinicians, practitioners and therapists seeking greater clarity and confidence in neurodiversity-informed practice.

You can:

Find out when the next Lunch & Learn is taking place
Request an overview of the CLEAR framework
Enquire about training or CPD opportunities