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The BRIEF2 is now on the Training Portal!
July 19, 2016
Whether you’re a long-time user of the BRIEF family of products or you are considering your first purchase of the
Behavior Inventory of Executive Function®, 2
nd
Ed.
, now you can take view a free training course to learn more about this assessment!
The BRIEF2 makes the assessment of executive function impairments easier than ever. The most widely used gold-standard rating scale for assessing executive function, the original BRIEF has been cited in more than 800 peer-reviewed studies. The new BRIEF2 provides even more useful information for practitioners. The BRIEF2 assesses executive function behaviors in the school and home environments through questionnaires developed for parents, teachers, and children and adolescents. Designed to assess the abilities of a broad range of individuals, the BRIEF2 is useful when working with children who have learning disabilities and attention disorders; traumatic brain injuries; lead exposure; pervasive developmental disorders; depression; and other developmental, neurological, psychiatric, and medical conditions.
This free, interactive course will give you a quick overview of the product, explain what makes it unique, discuss the updates made in this edition, and provide insight into how it was developed. And, best of all, the Training Portal is always available, so you can learn more on your schedule.
To access the
Training Portal
, use your parinc.com username and password to log in. Don’t have a free account?
Register now
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Training courses are also available on the
Vocabulary Assessment Scales™ (VAS™)
, the
Test of General Reasoning Ability™ (TOGRA™)
, the
Reynolds Adaptable Intelligence Test™ (RAIT™)
, the
Academic Achievement Battery™ (AAB™)
, the
Child and Adolescent Memory Profile™ (ChAMP™)
, the
Feifer Assessment of Reading™ (FAR™)
, and many more!
New Products
Now Available! NAB Daily Living!
July 12, 2016
PAR is proud to announce the release of the
NAB® Daily Living
(NAB DL) by Robert A. Stern, PhD, and Travis White, PhD.
The NAB DL gathers the daily living tasks from each NAB module and combines them in one form for ease of use.
The
Attention Driving Scenes
test taps into an examinee’s visual working memory, attention to detail, and selective attention skills.
The
Bill Payment Daily Living
test taps into auditory language, reading comprehension, speech output, and writing ability.
The
Daily Living Memory
test involves explicit learning, delayed recall, and recognition recall of information likely encountered in daily living.
The
Map Reading Daily Living
test involves orientation, visuospatial skill, and spatial/directional skills.
The
Judgment Daily Living
test features medical issues and situations likely to be encountered in daily living.
For more information or to order the NAB DL, visit the
product page
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Conference
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Products
Learn from PAR Authors at NCDA!
June 28, 2016
PAR staff and authors are on the way to Chicago for this year’s conference. If you are in Chicago for NCDA, make sure to stop by the booth and say hi! Several PAR authors will be presenting on career-related topics. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from them!
Integrating CIP and RIASEC Theories in Career Interventions and Services
Wednesday, June 29, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Janet Lenz, PhD & Bob Reardon, PhD, authors of
Handbook for Using the Self-Directed Search®: Integrating RIASEC and CIP Theories in Practice
Exploring the Gender Gap in STEM: The Impact of Women's Ratings of Mathematical and Scientific Self-Concept on Aspirations
Friday, July 1, 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Melissa Messer, MHS, co-author of the
Self-Directed Search® (SDS®) Form R, 5th Edition
Examining the Differences in Interest, Skills, and Abilities Across the Workforce
Friday, July 1, 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Melissa Messer, MHS, co-author of the
Self-Directed Search® (SDS®) Form R, 5th Edition
Using an Interactive Career Counseling Tool to Engage Clients
Friday, July 1, 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Jennifer Greene, MSPH, co-author of
The Veterans and Military Occupations Finder™
The Relationship Between RIASEC Personality Types and Negative Thinking: Implications for Career Counseling”
Friday, July 1, 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Jennifer Greene, MSPH, co-author of
The Veterans and Military Occupations Finder™
Assessing Your Clients’ Work Values: A New Way to Home in on Occupational Matches
Friday, July 1, 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Jennifer Greene, MSPH, co-author of
The Veterans and Military Occupations Finder™
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Five Things to Know About PARiConnect
June 21, 2016
PARiConnect
streamlines the assessment process.
Assess clients when and where you wish—on-screen in your office, remotely via Internet, or by entering responses from paper-and-pencil administrations.
PARiConnect
saves time.
Instant scoring and reporting means you get immediate feedback, enabling you to spend more time with your clients and less time waiting for results.
PARiConnect
improves accuracy.
Built-in verification tools help you confirm the accuracy of data entry, so simple mistakes won’t cost you valuable interpretation time.
PARiConnect
protects your data.
Designed with HIPAA compliance in mind, you can be sure your data are secure, safe, and protected.
PARiConnect
offers 3 FREE assessments and reports for the instruments of your choice!
Register
for PARiConnect today to take advantage of all this innovative online assessment platform has to offer!
Join us on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 12 to 1 p.m. ET.
Register now
, space is limited!
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Tips, tricks, and more… Get the most out of PARiConnect
June 14, 2016
Join us for a free Webinar on how to make
PARiConnect
work for you! Whether you are new to this innovative, online assessment platform and curious as to how it can help your assessment process or if you are a current user who wants to learn more, there is something for everyone!
New users will learn how to import client information, assess clients when and where you wish, and generate score and interpretive reports.
Experienced users can deepen their understanding of the platform, learning how to manage inventory, reallocate uses for large multi-user accounts, and organize client groups.
All attendees will be able to submit questions and comments throughout the Webinar so their particular concerns can be addressed.
In less than an hour, you will learn how PARiConnect streamlines the assessment process, whether you are a single practitioner in private practice or a large institution with varied assessment needs. Join us on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 12 to 1 p.m. ET.
Register now
, space is limited!
General
Just a Narcissist or is it a Disorder?
June 7, 2016
Narcissism is one of those terms freely used but little understood. It is often used to describe someone who is considered vain or self-centered. With the rise of social media, sometimes it seems there is a narcissist on every corner. However, many people fail to properly identify the deep layers of narcissism or fail properly identify it as a disorder. It has become so common to identify people as narcissists that it’s time to get back to a proper definition of what it really means.
Joseph Burgo, PhD, wrote a book called
The Narcissist You Know: Defending Yourself Against Extreme Narcissists in an All-About-Me Age
. Burgo sees narcissistic personality disorder as being on a spectrum. This ranges from those who simply have a healthy regard of themselves to those who display traits of pathological narcissism. The American Psychiatric Association identifies 1% of the population as having the traits of narcissistic personality disorder. In his book, Burgo discusses those people who meet the criteria for what he calls “extreme narcissism.” They fall short of traits that would identify them as having the disorder but differ significantly from those who merely have an inflated sense of self. Burgo indicates that extreme narcissists make up 5% of the population.
Narcissistic behaviors often don’t occur in a vacuum; they leave a trail in their wake, affecting the lives of friends, family, and coworkers who endure such behaviors on a daily basis. Burgo’s intent in
The Narcissist You Know
is to help people recognize and subdue their own narcissistic tendencies. He seeks to help identify narcissistic behaviors of others and deal with them in an effective manner. Burgo identifies these behaviors in categories of narcissism: know-it-all, self-righteous, vindictive, addicted, seductive, bullying, and grandiose.
Because narcissistic traits are often so harmful to others, it can be difficult to feel sympathy for them. But Burgo reminds us that these often indicators of, and are a defense against, invisible pain. At their core, those who display such traits feel that they are frauds or losers, and that at any moment someone will find out their “true” nature. For this reason, they constantly need to appear as “winners,” even at the expense of other’s feelings. Although those with narcissistic behaviors often don’t feel empathy, Burgo invites us to extend empathy, rather than judge, when they exhibit offensive behavior, because they are always in flight from pain. Burgo acknowledges that people with narcissistic tendencies are indeed difficult to deal with, but provides assurance that they’re not impossible to manage.
Share your thoughts on Joseph Burgo’s views about narcissism. PAR wants to hear from you, so leave a comment and join the conversation!
Research
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
May 31, 2016
Dreams have long been the subject of intense scrutiny, and the subject of lucid dreams even more so. Lucid dreams can be defined as any experience within the dream in which you
become aware
you are dreaming. If we are asleep and become aware we are dreaming, what good does it do? Well, psychologists have conducted
studies
that have shown multiple
benefits
to lucid dreaming.
Ward Off Nightmares
– Thanks to lucid dreaming, nightmares don’t have to be traumatic, dreaded experiences. Those who know they are dreaming can see threats for what they are—nonexistent. In the face of perceived danger, the knowledge that one is dreaming automatically relieves anxiety because the individual knows events aren’t really taking place and no harm can occur.
Enhance Creativity
– Because the brain is very active and unconstrained during lucid dreaming cycles, it is more creative than at other times. This creativity carries over into the dreamer’s waking life, allowing for greater problem-solving ability and artistic expression.
Embrace Adventure
– Dreams offer a level of adventure that often isn’t possible in real life. Due to the realization that one is in a dream, anything can occur. The traditional limits of time or laws of nature no longer need apply. Whatever can be imagined can be fulfilled, and the experience can be very freeing.
Learn or Practice Skills
– Thinking about or visualizing a task enhances the ability to perform that task. Mental imagination uses the same muscles that would be used if the action were actually performed. A study on the effect of imagery revealed that
imagined exercise
produced significant elevations in systolic blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen consumption.
Alleviate Depression
– A study by the Department of Human Development at
Cornell University
revealed that the frequency of lucid dreaming is directly tied to depression. There is a positive link between lucid dreaming and how much control people feel they have over their lives. Because lucid dreaming gives one a sense of control while asleep, that same feeling of control can be felt while awake.
Lucid dreaming, like any skill, can be nurtured and developed. There are many
techniques
available for those who would like to learn or perfect the art of lucid dreaming. Lucid dreaming is a natural state when the conscious brain awakens during sleep, turning dreams into an alternate reality where all senses come to life, enabling one to do things limited only by their imagination.
Share your thoughts on lucid dreaming. PAR wants to hear from you, so leave a comment and join the conversation!
Conference
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Products
SDS to be featured at 2016 FPEA Convention
May 24, 2016
For the first time, PAR will be participating at the
Florida Homeschool Convention
in Orlando, Florida, May 26-28, 2016. The convention is sponsored by the
Florida Parent-Educators Association
, an organization dedicated to serving homeschooling families in Florida. The family-oriented event is the largest homeschool convention in the U.S., with more than 15,000 attendees each year.
Parents and students make up a large majority of attendees, making this the ideal setting to learn about the
Self-Directed Search® (SDS®)
. If you are attending the FPEA convention, stop by the SDS booth to say hi and learn about the assessment.
At a time when many students are deciding whether to go to college, choose a major, or pursue a career, the SDS can help them find the fields of study and career paths most suited to match their skill set. This is an especially crucial function to the homeschooled student, as they may not have access to a traditional guidance office.
Conference attendees will be able to see sample SDS Summary Scores and Interactive Reports. They may also purchase the SDS at a special convention price.
The SDS is one of the most widely used career interest tests in the world. With more than 1,200 occupations, 1,000 programs of study, and 800 leisure activities, the SDS gives students more choices.
In our global economy, the possibilities are limitless…and sometimes overwhelming. The SDS can help these homeschooled students focus their search.
New Products
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Products
The Feifer Assessment of Mathematics™ (FAM™) is now available on PARiConnect!
May 17, 2016
Learning
WHY
a student struggles in math so you can determine
HOW
to intervene just got easier! The FAM is a comprehensive assessment of mathematics designed to examine the underlying neurodevelopmental processes that support the acquisition of proficient math skills. It not only helps determine
if
an examinee has a math learning disability, but also identifies the specific subtype of dyscalculia, which better informs decisions about appropriate interventions.
With the
FAM
on PARiConnect, you can:
Receive Score Reports instantly for the FAM battery and FAM Screening Form after entering scale-level data.
Obtain brief interpretive statements available only through PARiConnect.
Generate Reliable Change Reports to track performance after multiple administrations of the FAM.
Try the FAM on PARiConnect today!
Free 24/7 training on the FAM is available on the
PAR Training Portal
!
New Products
,
Training
The FAM: Now Available on the Training Portal!
May 10, 2016
Interested in learning more about the new
Feifer Assessment of Mathematics (FAM)
?
Now you can enroll in a free training course on the FAM through PAR’s Training Portal.
Whether you have already purchased the FAM and want to learn more about it or are looking for more information to help you make your purchase decision, this training course will give you a quick overview of the product, explain how the test was developed, and provide insight into scoring and administration. And, best of all, the Training Portal is always available, so you can get training on your schedule.
The FAM examines the underlying neurodevelopmental processes that support proficient math skills.
To access the
Training Portal
, use your parinc.com username and password to log in. Don’t have a free account?
Register now
. Training courses are also available on the
Vocabulary Assessment Scales™ (VAS™)
, the
Test of General Reasoning Ability™ (TOGRA™)
, the
Reynolds Adaptable Intelligence Test™ (RAIT™)
, the
Academic Achievement Battery™ (AAB™)
, and many more!
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