Helping Neurodivergent Individuals, Families, and Caregivers Build Independence & Meaningful Lives
Occupational Therapist • Autism Specialist • Researcher • Speaker • Founder of Multiple Care-Centered Brands
About Tanya Malik
Tanya Malik, MOT, OTR/L
Doctorate Candidate
Occupational Therapist
Founder & Clinical Director, NIKS Independence Academy
Advancing Autism Care, Independence, and Family Empowerment
Tanya Malik is a Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) with a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT). With a deep commitment to patient-centered care, she specializes in helping clients overcome physical and cognitive barriers to live their most fulfilling lives
The Tanya Malik Brand Ecosystem
Founder
Niks Indepedence Academy
Niks Independence Academy (NIKS) is dedicated to helping children and young adults develop independence, life skills, and confidence. At NIKS, we focus on individualized learning, practical skill-building, and supportive coaching to empower each student to thrive in daily life, school, and beyond. Our programs combine occupational therapy strategies, behavior supports, and caregiver guidance, ensuring that growth continues both inside and outside the academy. We are committed to creating a space where every learner can build autonomy, gain confidence, and achieve their fullest potential
Transformational Coach
OT SEVA LLC
Tanya Malik, OTR/L is the founder of OTSEVA Inc, a dementia-focused care organization grounded in the principle of SEVA — selfless service built on compassion, dignity, and humanity. Through OTSEVA, Tanya provides person-centered occupational therapy, sensory-based dementia support, and caregiver coaching informed by both clinical training and deep lived empathy. Tanya is trained in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care™ (PAC), one of the world’s leading frameworks for dementia communication and engagement. Her practice emphasizes gentle interaction, safety, comfort, and honoring identity at every stage of cognitive decline.
Think NIK beyond Lables
Think NIK Beyond Labels™ is an OT-led autism program designed to help children build the academic and functional skills they need to succeed in school—and in life.
This is not traditional therapy.
This is where learning becomes structured, meaningful, and applicable to the real world.
Women’s Coaching
A CALM, SUPPORTIVE COACHING SPACE FOR WOMEN
If you’re feeling emotionally stretched, disconnected, or standing at a crossroads in life, this space is for you.
Tanya Malik Coaching offers grounded, compassionate support to help you slow down, reconnect, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Jewellery & Design
Meaningful jewellery, accessories, and intentional lifestyle products inspired by resilience, identity, caregiving, andempowerment.
Gluten-Free / Casein-Free Recipes
TSensory-friendly and family-centered wellness recipes designed for neurodivergent individuals and special dietary needs.