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PAR Perspective: Exploring the World of Assessments & Our Impacts

Whether you are interested in learning more about our assessment tools, growing your clinical expertise, or looking for insight into the mental health field, you can rely on PAR to provide you with the information and resources you need.
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New Products

What’s Coming From PAR

At PAR, our passion for serving the needs of our customers drives us to continuously innovate our products. We're excited to announce our latest product releases, designed to streamline your process and provide you with the tools you need to save time and focus on those seeking your services.
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Mental Health

Six Mental Health Resolutions Worth Setting for 2026

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Executive Functioning

Why Assess Executive Function Across the Lifespan: Three Key Reasons Every Clinician Should Know

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Behavioral Health, Attention/ADHD

Debunking 5 Common Myths About ADHD: What You Need to Know

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Behavior/Health, Child Development

Assessing ADHD in Children: Why Include the BRIEF2 in Your ADHD Evaluations?

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Back To School, Executive Functioning

Unlocking Potential Early: How the BRIEF2 Helps Identify Executive Functioning Differences in Students

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Behavioral Health, Mental Health

A Deeper Look at Executive Functions and Schizophrenia: The Role of the WCST

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Executive Functioning

Supporting Lifelong Success: How the BRIEF2A Helps with Student Transition Planning

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The Connection Between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Executive Function Difficulties

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BRIEF2A: The New Gold Standard in Adult Executive Function Assessment

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New Products, Attention/ADHD

BRIEF2A: The Gold-Standard in Executive Function Assessment for Adults Enhances Mental Health Treatment Nationwide

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Products

Understanding Executive Functions for Parents and Teachers

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New Products

BRIEF2 ADHD: Now Available!

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Meet the Author

Meet the MMSE & MMSE-2 Authors: Marshal F. Folstein, MD & Susan E. Folstein, MD

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