About Because You Can

Because You Can is a therapy practice offering Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, ABA Therapy, Aphasia Therapy, and Dysphagia Therapy for both children and adults. The staff of speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, ABA therapists, and teachers believe everyone is unique and learns in a different way. They specialize in intensive episodes of care, believing that intensity is key to success, whether recovering from a major incident or just learning to communicate. For adults with communication disorders, the practice provides specialized therapy, viewing a diagnosis as just a starting point for unique growth. Families report tremendous progress in children receiving speech, occupational, and ABA therapy, noting growth in talking, regulating emotions, and building real confidence. Children attend summer camp, make new friends, and thrive in a supportive environment. Students describe learning how they learn and how to study, gaining academic confidence. Success is also seen with intensive programs for swallowing and speech issues, leading to drastic improvement. The amazing, great staff are described as bringing care, dedication, love, and compassion every day, becoming like family. Families are beyond grateful for the impact and highly recommend Because You Can for anyone in need of these services.

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  • Feb 2026

    A stroke left me with aphasia, apraxia and dysarthria. In 3 1/2 short weeks Dr Ferreira helped me immensely. She was very knowledgeable, patient, personable, and professional. She was just what I needed to help me. She enunciated each word so that I could copy the proper way to speak it. So very glad she was able to see (And help) Me.

  • Jul 2025

    We’ve been with Because You Can for a little over three years, and I truly can’t say enough about the impact they’ve had on our son’s growth. Through Because You Can, we receive speech, occupational, and ABA therapy—and thanks to the amazing staff who have become like family, he’s made tremendous progress. He’s now talking, learning to regulate his emotions, and building real confidence.

    This summer, he has been attending their summer camp and absolutely loves it! It’s been such a joy watching him make new friends and have fun in such a supportive environment. Our family is beyond grateful for the care, dedication, and love this team brings every...read full review

  • Apr 2025

    I love BYC. Ever since I went here after leaving my last school as a 6th grader, I've been able to see how smart I actually am! I never thought I would be good at ELA or social studies, but since I came here, I know how I learn and how to study. I hope to learn more and more at the amazing BYC.

Hours

Monday: 8AM - 6PM
Tuesday: 8AM - 6PM
Wednesday: 8AM - 6PM
Thursday: 8AM - 6PM
Friday: ClosedSaturday: ClosedSunday: Closed

Location

5225 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg

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