Beyond the Bucket: Supporting SEND Through Play

Are you using Attention Autism in your setting — but wondering how to take it further?

Discover how to move beyond the bucket and embed the powerful principles of Attention Autism into children’s play through a neurodiverse lens. Developed using evidence-informed approaches from the EEF Evidence Store, this blog introduces a staged model that strengthens connection, collaboration, and communication — the 3 Cs.

 “I see you... I need you... I want you to hear me.”

Explore practical strategies like mirror play, buddy bags, cause-effect toys, and collaborative games — all designed to help children with complex needs build meaningful relationships through play.