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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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Child Development, Attention/ADHD

Understanding ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

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Behavior/Health, Child Development

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

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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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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Understanding the Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the Importance of Progress Monitoring

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Meet the Author, PAR Author, Products

Meet the STAXI-2 Author: Thomas M. Brunner, PhD

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