Why The "About Me” Section Is The Most Important Part Of A BSP

Why the "About the Person" Section in a Behaviour Support Plan is Non-Negotiable

In Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), we know that behaviour is a form of communication. But before we can meaningfully support someone, we need to know them—beyond their diagnosis, beyond their risks of harm, beyond their funding.

That’s where the "About the Person" section of a Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) comes in.

This section ensures that the person isn’t reduced to just their behaviours. Instead, it captures:

How they see themselves—what they want others to know.
Their strengths, skills, and aspirations (because every person has unique gifts).
Their relationships, cultural background, and lived experiences.
Their disability and health needs—without defining them by these.
How they communicate and make choices.
Their routines, sensory needs, likes, and dislikes.

A BSP should be a roadmap for support, not control. By prioritising who the person is, we create plans that respect dignity, promote autonomy, and genuinely enhance quality of life.