By: Melissa Reese
I have included a bio on an autistic business owner to show that autistic does not mean unmotivated or unaccomplished.
MATT COTTLE
After watching a culinary demonstration when he was in high school, Matt knew what he wanted to do for a career. However, he didn’t quite know where to begin. Traditional classrooms weren’t ideal for Matt, as they didn’t suit his learning style. So for three years, Matt attended the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC) Vocational and Life Skills Academy CulinaryWorks® program. He spent the next three years after that taking personal, one-on-one baking lessons Heather Netzloff, a pastry chef and founder of Rumpelstiltskin Granola.
Finally, in 2012, he and his mother founded Stuttering King Bakery, named after King George VI.
Located in Phoenix, Arizona,
the mouthwatering menu
includes traditional-with-a-twist
items like muffins, whoopie
pies, blondies, brownies, and
even gluten-free options. Each
item is handcrafted with a
focus on high quality, natural,
and locally-sourced ingredients.