Doing What Comes Naturally? Dispelling Myths and Fallacies about Sexuality and People with Developmental Disabilities

Although the desire to love and be loved is innate, the ability to engage in healthy sexual relationships is not. Doing What Comes Naturally? is not just about sexual activity. It is about engaging in relationships; it is about self-esteem. Orieda Horn Anderson addresses topics such as signs of sexual abuse, sexual incident reporting and counseling techniques. She shares stories of success from people she has counseled. A longtime sex educator who is still working well into her 80s, Orieda has created a compassionate and practical guide for social workers, counselors, families and anyone who supports or cares about a person with developmental disabilities.