United Kingdom, April 15 -- Rosie O'Donnell has opened up about how her 12-year-old child Clay suffered isolation and fear.

The comic, 63, recently relocated to Ireland from her home in America in protest at Donald Trump's second presidency, and she has now told of her youngster's torment due to their autism and non-binary identity, which means Clay uses the pronouns they/them.

She told People: "They would not leave the house. It was me and Clay. And it got very isolating and very lonely."

Rosie added for years, Clay preferred to remain in their own world - drawing, watching YouTube clips and retreating into silence.

The comic and actress feared the worst as she saw Clay's behaviour becoming increasingly concerning. She said: "I was a...