All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Play group sessions for children with autism scheduled for Jan. 18, Jan. 25

BUCKHANNON — The Mountain CAP Family Support Center, in collaboration with Play To Grow Occupational Therapy, will be offering free playgroups for autistic children beginning on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and Thursday, Jan. 25 from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. 

The group will allow children to play with other children in a neurodiverse, affirming setting and focuses on developmental ages 2 through 5. Children with a higher chronological age but who are developmentally between the ages of 2 and 5 are also eligible to participate. 

Parents are required to remain in the building for the duration of the sessions.

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Please contact 304-878-1115 or email Lvannostrand@mountaincapwv.org to register your child.

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