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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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Practice Guidance, New Products

Emerging Trends in Psychological Assessment for 2026

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Child Development, Attention/ADHD

Understanding ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

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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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New Products, Back To School

PAR Expands Into AI by Acquiring Assessment Assist AI, Revolutionizing the Assessments Industry with Efficiency-Driven Solutions

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Psychology, Social-emotional learning

What is Positive Psychology?

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Trauma/Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Child Development

The Impact of Trauma on Children: Understanding Symptoms and the Role of Psychological Assessment Tools

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Conference

2025 Conventions and Trade Shows: Where to See Our PAR Experts This Year

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Reading and Dyslexia, Writing and Dysgraphia

The Importance of Assessing Learning Disorders in Children

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Do We Need New Norms to Address “The New Normal”?

By: Darla DeCarlo, PsyS, LMHC

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Advocacy

Celebrating National School Psychology Week!

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Start the School Year With PAR!

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Practice

Self-Care Tips for School Professionals

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