Published in its 3rd edition in 1991 by Karnac under the title "Explorations in Autism." The scientific research work reported in this book sheds entirely new light on the subjective experiences of autistic children and, consequently, on the earliest developmental phases of every human soul. Meltzer and his colleagues masterfully demonstrate how creative psychoanalytic work applied to a new field of psychopathology is, as it not only helps patients achieve mental health but also leads to an understanding of new layers of human psychic life. Donald Meltzer (1922-2004) is considered one of the classics of post-Kleinian psychoanalysis. He worked closely with Wilfred R. Bion, Roger Money-Kyrle, and Esther Bick. He taught at d.