People with dyslexia can be affected in the following ways, though it should be noted that not all of them will have all these traits:
Difficulties:
Difficulties with linking sounds to letters
Difficulties with working out what words say through 'sounding out' letters and 'blending' sounds
Difficulties with finding the 'right words' when speaking
Difficulties in remembering information given verbally
Slowness in taking on board information and instructions
Other difficulties may include:
Difficulties in copying work from the board
Difficulties with spelling
Difficulties with expressing knowledge and ideas in writing
Writing very slowly
Difficulties in remembering what has been read
Difficulties with personal organisation
Forgetfulness
Difficulties with attention
Tiredness and fatigue after reading and writing
Visual stress (this is sometimes referred to as Irlen Syndrome and around half of people with dyslexia may experience this - see examples of this here)
Positive Traits:
Dyslexia is also associated with many strengths, talents and giftedness, including:
Creativity (e.g. good at storytelling, designing, composing)
Spatial awareness
Artistic talents
Inventiveness
Business-mindedness
Thinking 'outside the box'
Ability to think of things in '3D'
Being able to see and understand the 'bigger picture'