[header] How to recover speech after a stroke [title] Begin as soon as you can after your stroke. [step] The sooner you begin your therapy, the more effective it is likely to be. Therefore, try to begin it as soon as you possibly can after your stroke. 
Request a speech therapist while you're still in the hospital if possible. [substeps] If you don't already have a speech therapist, ask your doctor to refer you to 1.