What is a Higher Power... ?
ACA is a spiritual program, based on no particular religion or set of beliefs but rather an understanding of a power greater than ourselves that can aid us on our path to recovery. This Higher Power is as diverse as the individuals of the group.Repeating back what has been said, or being able to sing an entire TV commercial or children's video is called 'echolalia.' Echolalia is actually a good sign because it indicates that the child's brain is processing language even though he may not be understanding the meaning of the words.
How old do children have to be to visit the Greater Decatur Y without an adult guardian?
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied (under direct supervision) by an adult unless participating in a Y program. Children between 8 and 12 years of age must have an adult in the building unless participating in a Y program.If you have checked the 'Meetings Page' and were unable to locate a meeting nearby you may wish to start an ACA meeting in your town. It's easy. Fill out the 'Contact Form' and submit it to WSO. If others in your area have completed a Contact Form WSO will put you in contact with them and vice versa. Once you have made contact you can order a 'New Meeting Pak' which is available on the Literature Order Form. This will give you all the basic materials for establishing and running an ACA meeting.a. Small children of adult leaders are allowed at BigStuf Camp. Children under 7 will have discounted rates and are not included in total number of registrations. Children 8 and over are the regular camp price and are counted in total number of registrations.
Do my parents need to be alcoholics... ?
No ! If you can identify with The Problem or have several of the characteristics of the "Laundry List" ACA will benefit you.The filter option can block access to files in a variety of ways. Go to Tools, Options, Filters, and Keywords. Here you'll be able to set limitations to the search results you receive. For example: If you don't wish to see particular search results (for example, pictures of Niagara Falls), enter that data into the text field and click "Add". You can use the built-in "Ignore vbs files" and "Ignore .htm/.If you have checked the 'Meetings Page' and were unable to locate a meeting nearby you may wish to start an ACA meeting in your town.
What is WSO ... ?
WSO is the World Service Organization of Adult Children of Alcoholics. It acts as the central agency of the program, gathering and disseminating meeting information; creating and distributing literature for use in the Family Groups and provides information to the general public.
How many children are enrolled, and what's the child-adult ratio?
The 12-year-old organization is comprised of five licensed sites: one infant, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten program, two school-age and two middle school programs with 30 staff serving approximately 300 children and youth year-round. Our adult to child ratio is approximately 1:3 for infant and toddlers, 1:8 for preschool, and pre-kindergarten, 1:10 for children in grades kindergarten to 2nd, 1:12 for grades 3rd through 5th, and 1:14 for middle school youth.The filter option can block access to files in a variety of ways. Go to Tools, Options, Filters, and Keywords. Here you'll be able to set limitations to the search results you receive. For example: If you don't wish to see particular search results (for example, pictures of Niagara Falls), enter that data into the text field and click "Add". You can use the built-in "Ignore vbs files" and "Ignore .htm/.a. Small children of adult leaders are allowed at BigStuf Camp. Children under 7 will have discounted rates and are not included in total number of registrations. Children 8 and over are the regular camp price and are counted in total number of registrations.
Which version of Personal Best Spelling should I buy - the children's version or the adult version?
Both adult and children's versions use Old Way New Way and this is the key to the effectiveness of both versions. Both versions can also use all the word lists, whether for adult or child learners. However, there are some minor differences between the two versions that could incline a learner, whether adult or child, to prefer one version over the other. The children's version has some small animated characters that appear on some of the program's screens.They may, although we encourage kids to be in their age-appropriate sessions.
ACA is a spiritual program, based on no particular religion or set of beliefs but rather an understanding of a power greater than ourselves that can aid us on our path to recovery. This Higher Power is as diverse as the individuals of the group.Repeating back what has been said, or being able to sing an entire TV commercial or children's video is called 'echolalia.' Echolalia is actually a good sign because it indicates that the child's brain is processing language even though he may not be understanding the meaning of the words.
How old do children have to be to visit the Greater Decatur Y without an adult guardian?
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied (under direct supervision) by an adult unless participating in a Y program. Children between 8 and 12 years of age must have an adult in the building unless participating in a Y program.If you have checked the 'Meetings Page' and were unable to locate a meeting nearby you may wish to start an ACA meeting in your town. It's easy. Fill out the 'Contact Form' and submit it to WSO. If others in your area have completed a Contact Form WSO will put you in contact with them and vice versa. Once you have made contact you can order a 'New Meeting Pak' which is available on the Literature Order Form. This will give you all the basic materials for establishing and running an ACA meeting.a. Small children of adult leaders are allowed at BigStuf Camp. Children under 7 will have discounted rates and are not included in total number of registrations. Children 8 and over are the regular camp price and are counted in total number of registrations.
Do my parents need to be alcoholics... ?
No ! If you can identify with The Problem or have several of the characteristics of the "Laundry List" ACA will benefit you.The filter option can block access to files in a variety of ways. Go to Tools, Options, Filters, and Keywords. Here you'll be able to set limitations to the search results you receive. For example: If you don't wish to see particular search results (for example, pictures of Niagara Falls), enter that data into the text field and click "Add". You can use the built-in "Ignore vbs files" and "Ignore .htm/.If you have checked the 'Meetings Page' and were unable to locate a meeting nearby you may wish to start an ACA meeting in your town.
What is WSO ... ?
WSO is the World Service Organization of Adult Children of Alcoholics. It acts as the central agency of the program, gathering and disseminating meeting information; creating and distributing literature for use in the Family Groups and provides information to the general public.
How many children are enrolled, and what's the child-adult ratio?
The 12-year-old organization is comprised of five licensed sites: one infant, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten program, two school-age and two middle school programs with 30 staff serving approximately 300 children and youth year-round. Our adult to child ratio is approximately 1:3 for infant and toddlers, 1:8 for preschool, and pre-kindergarten, 1:10 for children in grades kindergarten to 2nd, 1:12 for grades 3rd through 5th, and 1:14 for middle school youth.The filter option can block access to files in a variety of ways. Go to Tools, Options, Filters, and Keywords. Here you'll be able to set limitations to the search results you receive. For example: If you don't wish to see particular search results (for example, pictures of Niagara Falls), enter that data into the text field and click "Add". You can use the built-in "Ignore vbs files" and "Ignore .htm/.a. Small children of adult leaders are allowed at BigStuf Camp. Children under 7 will have discounted rates and are not included in total number of registrations. Children 8 and over are the regular camp price and are counted in total number of registrations.
Which version of Personal Best Spelling should I buy - the children's version or the adult version?
Both adult and children's versions use Old Way New Way and this is the key to the effectiveness of both versions. Both versions can also use all the word lists, whether for adult or child learners. However, there are some minor differences between the two versions that could incline a learner, whether adult or child, to prefer one version over the other. The children's version has some small animated characters that appear on some of the program's screens.They may, although we encourage kids to be in their age-appropriate sessions.
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