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PAR Proprietary Desktop Software

PAR is no longer selling its proprietary desktop software, with the exception of the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI-SP) and related modules.

Why was this decision made?

PAR is committed to providing our customers with access to our assessments in ways that meet the needs and demands of modern-day practitioners.

The convenience, popularity, and flexibility of PARiConnect, our online assessment platform, has far surpassed the usage and overall utility of our desktop software.

What if I am already using PAR software?

PAR is committed to providing a smooth transition for our existing software customers.

  • Serial counters (where available for some software) will be sold through at least the 2024 calendar year.
  • Existing software will be supported through at least the 2024 calendar year.
  • Users of the PAI Software Portfolio (PAI-SP), the PAI Adolescent Software Portfolio (PAI-A SP) or any of the related PAI modules will experience no changes. You can continue using the software as you currently do. The software and serial counters will be readily available.
Software Alternatives on PARiConnect

Many of our tests available in software format can now be administered and/or scored online via PARiConnect. Registration is free and there are no subscription or annual fees. If you are new to PARiConnect, our helpful training videos and webinars can make you an expert in no time. 

Software Alternatives and Discontinued Tests

Most of the PAR assessment tools that were available on software are still available in other formats. There are a few tests that are no longer available.

Software with a PARiConnect alternative

Software is no longer available for purchase for these products, but these tests can be administered and/or scored on PARiConnect.

Adolescent Psychopathology Scale (APS)

Adolescent Psychopathology Scale–Short Form (APS-SF)

Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function–Adult Version (BRIEF-A)

Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function–Preschool Version (BRIEF-P)

Brief Visuospatial Memory Test–Revised (BVMT-R)

Clinical Assessment of Attention Deficit–Adult (CAT-A)(Coming Soon to PARiConnect)

Clinical Assessment of Behavior (CAB)

Clinical Assessment of Depression (CAD)

Dementia Rating Scale–2 (DRS-2)

Detailed Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress (DAPS)

Eating Disorder Inventory–3 (EDI-3)

Hopkins Verbal Learning Test–Revised (HVLT-R)

Iowa Gambling Task, Version 2 (IGT2)

NEO Personality Inventory-3 (NEO-PI-3)

NEO Five-Factor Inventory-3 (NEO-FFI-3)

NEO Personality Inventory-Revised (NEO-PI-R)

Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB)

Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB) Memory Module

Parenting Stress Index, Fourth Edition (PSI-4)

Parenting Stress Index, Fourth Edition Short Form (PSI-4-SF)

Pediatric Behavior Rating Scale (PBRS)

Social Emotional Assets and Resilience Scales (SEARS)

State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory–2 (STAXI-2)

Structured Inventory of Malingered Symptomatology (SIMS)

Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSCC)

Trauma Symptom Checklist for Young Children (TSCYC)

Trauma Symptom Inventory-2 (TSI-2)

Victoria Symptom Validity Test (VSVT)

Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST)

Wisconsin Card Sorting Test–64 Card Version (WCST-64)

Hand-scoring alternatives to software

Discontinued tests

For certain products, we were unable to offer an alternative to software; therefore, these products have been discontinued in their entirety, including print components.

For your convenience, we have assembled this list of alternative assessments that can be incorporated into your practice.

Behavioral and Psychological Assessment of Dementia (BPAD)

Category Test: Computer Version Research Edition (CAT:CV)

Classification of Violence Risk (COVR)

Constructive Thinking Inventory (CTI)

Geriatric Rehabilitation and Restorative Assessment System (GRRAS)

OMNI Personality Inventory

OMNI-IV Personality Disorder Inventory

MCMI II/III Interpretive System

MMPI-2 Adult Interpretive System, Version 4 (MMPI-2 AIS V4)

MMPI-A Interpretive System, Version 5.00

NEO PI-R On-Site Scanning Module

Rorschach Interpretation Assistance Program: Version 5 (RIAP5)

RIAP5: Scoring Program (RIAP5:S)

Rorschach® Interpretation Assistance Program: Version 5 Forensic Edition (RIAP5 FE)

Have Questions or Need Help?

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Customer Support department at 1.800.331.8378.

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Software Updates

The software updates below are for prior purchasers only.

PBRS™-SP

Pediatric Behavior Rating Scale™ Scoring Program (PBRS™-SP)

File name: PBRS-SP_Update.zip
Download size: 57 KB
Posted on: 7/7/2020

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Updates PBRS-SP version 1.01 to fix intermittent crashing when generating a report.

Installation instructions:

  1. Close your existing version of the software.
  2. Download the updated .zip file. If you see a prompt to Save or Open the file, choose Save.
  3. Locate your download directory, right-click the .zip file, and choose Extract.
  4. Browse to your PBRS-SP installation directory. The default folder is C:\Program Files (x86)\PBRS Scoring Program. If the system warns you that the file PBRS_SPTestModule.dll already exists, say Yes to overwriting the file.

Note: If you subsequently uninstall your PAR software and reinstall it on a different computer, you will need to reinstall the update.

If you experience difficulty updating your program, please contact Customer Support.

CAT-CV™

Category Test: Computer Version Research Edition (CAT:CV™) update

File name: CATCVUpdate.msi
Download size: 713KB
Posted on: 5/3/2018

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Updates Category Test: Computer Version (CAT:CV) version 2.00. Corrects a value in the normative tables for individuals 20-34 years old with 16-17 years of education.

Installation instructions:
You will need administrator rights to complete the update.

  1. Close your existing version of the software.
  2. Click on the link above and save the file to your computer.
  3. Run the Windows Installer Package (.msi) to install the update.

Note: If you subsequently uninstall your PAR software and reinstall it on a different computer, you will need to reinstall the update.

If you experience difficulty updating your program, please contact Customer Support.

 

TEC™

Tasks of Executive Control™ (TEC™) Interpretive Report update

File name: TECUpdate.msi
Download size: 646KB
Posted on: 10/6/2014

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Provides updated summary text for Interpretive Reports. This update is for customers with version 1.20 of the TEC. This update has no effect on TEC versions 1.10 and earlier, which do not include the Interpretive Report.

Installation instructions:
You will need administrator rights to complete the update.

  1. Close your existing version of the software.
  2. Click on the link above and save the file to your computer.
  3. Run the .msi file to install the update.

Note: If you subsequently uninstall your PAR software and reinstall it on a different computer, you will need to reinstall the update.

If you experience difficulty updating your program, please contact Customer Support.

HVLT-R™ and BVMT-R™

Hopkins Verbal Learning Test–Revised™ / Brief Visuospatial Memory Test–Revised™ Software Portfolio (HVLT-R™/BVMT-R™ SP)

File name: HVLT-BVMT-SP.Ver1.10.exe
Download size: 6.07 MB
Posted on: 8/21/2014

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Updates the Hopkins Verbal Learning Test-Revised/Brief Visuospatial Memory Test-Revised Software Portfolio (HVLT-R/BVMT-R SP). Corrects the headers in the export file for HVLT-R data. All scores on the Score Report are unchanged. This update is for customers with all versions of the HVLT-R/BVMT-R SP.

Installation instructions:
You will need administrator rights to complete the update, as well as the activation serial number used to initially install the HVLT-R/BVMT-R SP.

  1. Close your existing version of the software.
  2. Click on the link above and choose to Run the file. At the next dialogue box, again choose to Run the file.
  3. The program will uninstall the current version of the HVLT-R/BVMT-R SP software but leave your current Client files intact. When it is finished, click again on the Download icon and choose Run and Run. This time the software will install the HVLT-R/BVMT-R SP.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install and activate the software.

Note: If you subsequently uninstall your PAR software and reinstall it on a different computer, you will need to reinstall the update.

If you experience difficulty updating your program, please contact Customer Support.

 

BRIEF®

Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function® Software Portfolio (BRIEF®-SP)

File name: BRIEF_SP.Ver3.04.exe
Download size: 5.5 MB
Posted on: 11/2/2010

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Updates the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function Software Portfolio (BRIEF®-SP). Changes the confidence intervals for the scores on the BRIEF Self Report. All other scores on the Self Report, as well as all scores on the BRIEF Teacher, Parent, and Preschool forms, are unchanged. This update is for customers with version 3.00 to 3.03 of the single-user BRIEF-SP. Existing customers with key (floppy) disk versions, CD versions prior to version 3.0, or multi-user license versions will need to contact Customer Support for information. All other customers can use the following installation instructions.

Installation instructions:
You will need administrator rights to complete the update, as well as the activation serial number used to initially install the BRIEF-SP.

  1. Close your existing version of the software.
  2. Click on the link above and choose to Run the file. At the next dialogue box, again choose to Run the file.
  3. The program will uninstall the current version of the BRIEF-SP software but leave your current Client files intact. When it is finished, click again on the Download icon and choose Run and Run. This time the software will install the BRIEF-SP.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install and activate the software.

Note: If you subsequently uninstall your PAR software and reinstall it on a different computer, you will need to reinstall the update.

If you experience difficulty updating your program, please contact Customer Support.

NAB®

Neuropsychological Assessment Battery® Software Portfolio (NAB®-SP)

File name: NAB-SP_2_20_Update.exe
Download size: 4.20 MB
Posted on: 9/29/2009

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Updates Neuropsychological Assessment Battery® Software Portfolio (NAB®-SP). Adds a new report (Main Modules Primary Score Report) that contains just the most important scores for interpreting the NAB, omitting the secondary and descriptive scores. Users will have the option to generate either or both of the NAB main module reports. The screening module report remains unchanged. This update is for customers with Versions 2.00 and newer. The version number is displayed on the CD face or diskette label.

Installation instructions:
You will need administrator rights to complete the update.

  1. Close your existing version of the software.
  2. Click on the link above and choose to Run the file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen. If the NAB SP software is not located in the default Programs directory, you will see a message to browse to the correct directory.

Note: If you subsequently uninstall your PAR software and reinstall it on a different computer, you will need to reinstall the update.

If you experience difficulty updating your program, please contact Customer Support.

RIAP5™, RIAP5:S™ and RIAP5™ FE

Rorschach® Interpretation Assistance Program: Version 5 (RIAP5™), RIAP5: Scoring Program (RIAP5:S™), and Rorschach® Interpretation Assistance Program: Version 5 Forensic Edition (RIAP5™ FE)

File name: RIAP5.54Update.exe
Download size: 3.26 MB
Posted on: 9/25/2009

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Updates Rorschach® Interpretation Assistance Program: Version 5 (RIAP5™), RIAP5: Scoring Program (RIAP5:S™), and Rorschach® Interpretation Assistance Program: Version 5 Forensic Edition (RIAP5™ FE). Corrects a condition where using the radio button method for Form Quality data entry can change the values for Form Quality data for all cards in a given protocol. Also corrects an interpretive statement about EA in the Client Report.

Note: This patch is for customers with Versions 5.50 through 5.53 only. Versions 5.00 through 5.40 do not have the error corrected by this patch.

The version number is displayed on the RIAP CD face or diskette label.

Installation instructions:

  1. Close your existing version of RIAP5, RIAP5:S, or RIAP5 FE.
  2. Click on the link above and choose to Run the file.
  3. Locate your download directory, right-click the .zip file, and choose Extract.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen. If the RIAP software is not located in the default Programs directory, you will see a message to browse to the correct directory.

Note: If you subsequently uninstall your PAR software and reinstall it on a different computer, you will need to reinstall the update.

If you experience difficulty updating your program, please contact Customer Support.

 

RIAP5™ and RIAP5™ FE

Rorschach® Interpretation Assistance Program: Version 5 (RIAP5™) and Rorschach® Interpretation Assistance Program: Version 5 Forensic Edition (RIAP5™ FE)

File name: RIAP5.52Update.zip
Download size: 808 KB
Posted on: 9/4/2009

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Updates Rorschach® Interpretation Assistance Program: Version 5 (RIAP5™) and Rorschach® Interpretation Assistance Program: Version 5 Forensic Edition (RIAP5™ FE) versions 5.00 through 5.40. Corrects the interpretive statement about the EA in the Client Report. Customers with versions 5.50 through 5.53 should use the September 2009 download, which includes this correction and other functional updates.

Installation instructions:

  1. Close your existing version of the software.
  2. Download the updated .zip file. If you see a prompt to Save or Open the file, choose Save.
  3. Locate your download directory, right-click the .zip file, and choose Extract.
  4. Browse to your RIAP5 or RIAP5:FE installation directory. The default folder for both is C:\Program Files\RIAP for Windows. If the system warns you that the file ClientInterpretation2.DAT already exists, say Yes to overwriting the file.

Note: If you subsequently uninstall your PAR software and reinstall it on a different computer, you will need to reinstall the update.

If you experience difficulty updating your program, please contact Customer Support.

PDDBI™ Scoring Program Update

PDD Behavior Inventory™ Scoring Program (PDDBI™) Update

File name: PDDBI-SPUpdate.exe
Download size: 760 kb
Posted on: 1/10/2007

Download

Updates version 1.00 only. Subsequent versions (1.01 and higher) include the update. Adjusts raw score to T-score conversion for Autism Composite for Teacher Form, ages under 2 years.

Installation instructions:
Each download will update most versions of the programs listed.

  1. Click on the program name to initiate the downloading process.
  2. Save the download as a file in a temporary directory on your computer (C:\Windows\Downloads is a good choice). If your internet browser tries to run the program (instead of saving it as a file), try holding down the Shift key while clicking on the file or right-click on the file and choose Save As.
  3. After the download is complete, use the Windows Explorer/File Manager to locate the file, and then double-click on the file to run it.
  4. The update program will attempt to find the currently installed version of your PAR software on your machine. If you installed the software to a directory other than the default, you will need to manually select the correct file location. After the software program is located, the update will self-install.

Note: If you subsequently uninstall your PAR software and reinstall it on a different computer, you will need to reinstall the update.

If you experience difficulty updating your program, please contact Customer Support.

CAB™

CAB™ Scoring Program (CAB™)

File name: CAB-SP_Version 1_20_Patch.exe
Download size: 2.1MB
Posted on: 7/12/2006

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Updates prior CAB-SP versions 1.10 and 1.11 to 1.20. Adds ED and SM scales to report. Includes Appendix H of Professional Manual, Emotional Disturbance and Social Maladjustment Scales. See below for special instructions to apply this patch. CAB-SP version 1.00 users should contact PAR Customer Support for a CAB-SP 1.20 CD-ROM.

Installation instructions:

  1. Close your existing version of the software.
  2. Although your existing CAB-SP Client files will not be deleted during this update process, it is a good practice to always backup those files before updating. Use your normal backup procedure. Client files are usually located at C:\Program Files\CAB-SP\Clients.
  3. Click on the program name to initiate the downloading process.
  4. Save the download as a file in a temporary directory on your computer (C:\Windows\Downloads is a good choice). If your internet browser tries to run the program (instead of saving it as a file), try holding down the Shift key while clicking on the file or right-click on the file and choose Save As.
  5. After the download is complete, use the Windows Explorer/File Manager to locate the file, and then double-click on the file to run it.
  6. The update program will attempt to find the currently installed version of your PAR software on your machine. If you installed the software to a directory other than the default, you will need to manually select the correct file location. After the software program is located, the update will self-install.
  7. Appendix H of the Professional Manual will be downloaded into the CAB-SP directory: CAB Manual Appen H only.pdf.

Note: If you subsequently uninstall your PAR software and reinstall it on a different computer, you will need to reinstall the update.

If you experience difficulty updating your program, please contact Customer Support.

ABAS™-3

Updates the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition (ABAS™-3)

Download

Download (Update)

Updates the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition (ABAS-3). This corrects an error with the v1.010 release.

Installation instructions:
You will need administrator rights to complete the update.

  1. Close your existing version of the software.
  2. Click on the download link above and log in using the following password: 37JuPm&gKyt9
  3. Download and follow the instructions in the READ ME FIRST - ABAS-3 Update PDF file [Link to file » https://ecom-cdn.wpspublish.com/prod/media/content-wps/WPS_Software-ABAS-3_Software_Update.pdf.

Note:
This link will take you externally to the WPS website to download the file. If you subsequently uninstall your software and reinstall it on a different computer, you will need to reinstall the update.

If you experience difficulty updating your program, please contact Customer Support.