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DCF 45 HOURS EXAM OBSERVATION 7 SCREENING (BOSR): Childcare professionals observe and screen children so they can 1. facilitate the growth and development of every child in their program t early signs of developmental delay or dissabilty 3. identify signs of child abuse or neglect BOSR: Observations and screenings describe how early childhood professionals use certain methods to help them pay attention to the behavior and development of children under their care BOSR: Define observation an ongoing process in which child care professionals recognize and document identifiable milestones as they appear, using tools such as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records. BOSR: Define screening an ongoing process in which childcare professionals use specialized observation and documentation tools to identify, document, and monitor typical development or possible developmental delay BOSR: Child care professionals should not attempt to diagnose delay or disability but instead document patterns of development BOSR: Child care programs observe and screen children because these processes support quality curriculum development, help parents support growth and development at home, allow timely referral for early intervention services, provide a common reference point and basis for interaction between parents, staff, and proffesionals