Eisai Launches First Amazon Alexa Skill to Bring Solace & Support to Children with Epilepsy

Eisai Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Eisai Co., Ltd., today announced the launch of Ella the Jellyfish, the first Amazon Alexa skill designed for those affected by Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS). Available free of charge, the Alexa skill was created with input from children living with LGS, a rare and severe form of childhood-onset epilepsy, their families and caregivers. When a child has a debilitating disease, everyday life for them, their families and caregivers can be challenging. LGS can be characterized by frequent and unpredictable seizures, limited speech and mobility, cognitive impairment, and developmental delays. Approximately 70 percent of patients with LGS will show cognitive impairment at diagnosis and more than 50 percent suffer behavioral issues including hyperactivity, sleep disturbances, aggression, and autistic symptoms.