Overview
- On Wednesday, Sept. 30, Lau told GALA that her ten-year-old son Baz has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and that the condition has reshaped the family’s daily life.
- Lau says the emotional toll is high and that she copes by crying in private and sometimes in public, a practice she now accepts as a release.
- She describes Baz as bright and funny but also inconsistent in energy and focus, and says children with ADHS often face rejection and more criticism than positive feedback.
- Lau highlights a close but volatile bond between Baz and his father, Frederick Lau, who she says mirrors Baz’s behavior and quickly reconciles after intense arguments.
- Her forthcoming book, Ihr Kind ist anders, due October 7, will pair Lau’s personal account with expert input from ADHS specialist Dr. med. Klaus Skrodzki and aims to raise public understanding of the condition.