According to Scorgie and Sobsey's (2000) findings from interviews and surveys with parents of children with disabilities, most parents:
A) were ashamed of their child's disability.
B) became more confident, assertive and compassionate.
C) accepted their child's disability, but viewed it as a burden.
D) showed favoritism for their child with a disability over their other, non-disabled children.

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Scorgie and Sobsey's (2000) findings suggest that most parents of children with disabilities became more confident, assertive and compassionate as a result of parenting a child with a disability. They did not find evidence of widespread shame or favoritism towards the child with a disability. While parents may view the disability as a burden, the emphasis is on acceptance and positive growth rather than negative attitudes towards the child.

According to Scorgie and Sobsey's (2000) Findings from Interviews and Surveys