Practice Advice

CASLPO’s Practice Advisors are audiologists (AUDs) and speech-language pathologists (SLPs). They provide information and guidance about professional standards, legislation, and practice expectations in Ontario. 

Who Can Contact Practice Advice

Practice Advisors are here to help everyone, including: 

• Members of the public, including patients and those close to them 
• Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 
• Employers 
• Other professionals 

You can contact Practice Advice anonymously. They keep information confidential, except where they are legally required to disclose it or if there is a risk of harm. If information must be shared, they will explain why and outline any next steps.  

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How They Can Help 

1. Help Finding an Audiologist or Speech-Language Pathologist 

CASLPO does not provide audiology and speech-language pathology services. However, Practice Advice can:  

• Help you navigate CASLPO’s Public Register 
• Provide general information and resources regarding audiology and speech-language pathology services 
• Explain the benefits of receiving care from regulated health professionals. 

They aim to provide timely responses. Response time may vary depending on the nature of your inquiry. 

2. Support Registrants' Understanding Professional Standards 

If you are unsure about: 

• What rule applies  
• Where to find information on our website 
• How legislation or standards apply in practice 

Practice Advisors can: 

• Provide information on legislation, regulations, and College standards 
• Explain how the information applies in practice 
• Support you to use your clinical judgement  

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Limits of Practice Advice

While they aim to help, there are limits to Practice Advice. AUDs and SLPs are self-regulated professionals, responsible for their own decisions and actions.  Practice Advisors can help you identify and evaluate the options and potential risks but cannot replace your professional judgement. Practice advice is grounded in provincial legislation, regulations, and the College’s By-Laws (e.g., Code of Ethics) and Practice Standards. 

Practice Advisors cannot: 

• Replace professional judgement or provide specific direction, except when it is necessary in the interest of public protection 
• Provide business or legal advice 
• Provide clinical care advice or determine best practice in individual cases 
• Assess whether care provided in a specific situation was reasonable 
• Offer opinions on a registrant’s actions in any specific case, including complaints 
• Comment on decisions made by other College departments (e.g., Registration or Conduct) 
• Approve or deny materials such as consent forms, advertising, or patient record entries 

If you have a complaint or concern about an audiologist’s or speech-language pathologist’s practice, please contact [email protected].   

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Meet the Team

Dana Prutschi Director of Professional Practice & Quality Assurance (EN)

Caitlin Reid Speech-Language Pathology Practice & Quality Assurance Advisor (EN)

Kassandra Kaminskas Advisor Audiology Practice & Manager of Mentorship (EN/FR)

David Beattie Conseiller sur l’exercise de l’orthophonie

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Speaking Requests 

Speaking requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. They review factors such as audience, topic, timeframe, and intended use before confirming availability. 

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Resources

All CASLPO’s Standards and guidance can be found on our Standards and Resources webpage.