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Join Our E-Forum on the New SLP Intervention Standards

Last fall, CASLPO published new and revised practice standards to support safe, ethical, and high-quality care across the professions. As part of this rollout, we hosted an E-Forum on the revised Consent and Capacity Standards and Documentation Standards on December 9, 2025. These standards apply to both AUDs and SLPs.  If you were unable to attend, you can review the presentation materials and watch the recorded session here. Your review of these standards may be counted as a learning goal and CLACs toward your 2026 SAT.  

To further support you in your practice, we will be hosting an upcoming E-Forum about the new SLP Intervention Standards on February 25, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:30 pm.

Highlights of the new SLP Intervention Standards [EN / FR]

The new SLP Intervention Standards:

• Combine and replace five existing standards, including dysphagia, stuttering, assessment of children, assessment of adults, and acquired cognitive communication
• Set out high-level principles that apply across all areas of SLP practice in Ontario
• Include an appendix with standards specific to dysphagia, recognizing the unique risks and considerations associated with this area of practice

These standards are designed to provide a clear, flexible framework that supports clinical judgment while promoting consistency and quality across practice settings.

Thank You for Your Feedback

Your feedback played an important role in shaping these standards. Input from advisory working groups, along with consultation surveys involving registrants and members of the public, helped ensure the standards are clear, practical, and supportive of safe, high-quality care. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their insights. Your contributions continue to strengthen practice standards and support safe, ethical, and effective care in Ontario.

If you have any questions about the new SLP Intervention Standards or the upcoming E-Forum, please contact CASLPO’s Practice Advice Team.

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