George, The California YOPD group had a packet for newly diagnosed......does anyone on line have that information to send or tell George more details. My set is in Nebraska, and I haven't looked at it for several years. Also received an informational packet from the Mid-Peninsula support group about exercise classes, basic facts, support groups etc. available when I called for info in the SF Bay area. I agree with Mary that the pallidotomy/surgeries info is not the way to go with a newly diagnosed........positive, support and basic information is needed however. Rita